Fruitière Vinicole d’Arbois/Château Béthanie

43 Pl. de la Liberté, 39600 Arbois

Categories
Co-operatives
Location
Arbois Area - Arbois
One of the oldest wine co-operatives in France, this is also the largest producer in the Jura, where three out of four of the co-operatives are named Fruitières (in homage to the Comté co-operatives). The offices are in Château Béthanie in Arbois, which is used as a brand name - the winery is behind. Just over 80 members own about 280ha, the majority in AOC Arbois - only 18ha was organic in 2024, but that will increase slowly. Winemaking is competent leading to particularly good Crémants du Jura (including the interesting Château Béthanie, using Vin Jaune as part of the dosage) and Vins Jaune; they also have fun brands such as 'Love Poulsard', 'Love Chardonnay' and 'Trousseau Revolution,' as well as a rather over-priced organic brand, named Fructea.