In the village of Voiteur, near the celebrated wine commune of Château-Chalon, this 18th-century maison vigneronne (traditional winegrower’s home) spans nearly four hectares (10 acres) of landscaped grounds with AOC-classified vineyard parcels, now on the market with Arrière-Cour Immobilier for €800,000.

Built circa 1780, the 230 sq m (approx. 2,475 sq ft) stone residence preserves original features—exposed stone walls, timber beams, and solid wood floors—paired with discreet modern updates.

The main house comprises 10 rooms, including four bedrooms, a spacious living area, and a suspended veranda overlooking the surrounding vines. Several outbuildings add flexibility: an independent studio, a secondary house, a cellar, and a workshop—suitable for guest accommodation, creative pursuits, or conversion into a gîte.

The grounds are designed for both leisure and production, featuring an orchard, meadows with horse boxes, multiple terraces, and vineyard parcels within an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) zone. A hot tub, mature trees, an original bread oven, and shaded dining areas enhance the setting. Panoramic Jura wine region views provide a spectacular backdrop to daily life.

The Jura Wine Region — A Rising Star in French Viticulture

Nestled between Burgundy and Switzerland, the Jura is one of France’s smallest and most distinctive wine regions. Long appreciated by connoisseurs but often overlooked internationally, it is now experiencing a quiet renaissance—its wines increasingly found in Michelin-starred restaurants and boutique wine cellars across Paris, London, and New York.

The region produces rare, terroir-driven varietals, most famously the nutty, oxidative Vin Jaune made from the Savagnin grape, alongside elegant Chardonnay, Trousseau, and Poulsard reds. Jura wines are celebrated for their authenticity, minimal intervention methods, and distinctive flavor profiles—appealing to sommeliers and collectors seeking an alternative to Burgundy or Bordeaux.

Owning an estate with AOC vineyard parcels here means holding land in one of France’s most tightly defined wine-producing zones, where both terroir and tradition are legally protected. Grapes grown on these parcels can be vinified under AOC rules, adding both prestige and long-term potential value.

Life in Voiteur

Set in a peaceful hamlet, the property offers direct access to hiking trails and equestrian paths, while the shops and cafés of Voiteur are minutes away. Château-Chalon—considered the birthplace of Vin Jaune—is just next door, its limestone cliffs and centuries-old cellars attracting wine lovers and heritage travelers alike. For broader amenities, the market town of Lons-le-Saunier is within easy reach.

Combining historic architecture, productive vines, and significant landholdings, this estate presents a rare opportunity in one of France’s most distinctive and increasingly sought-after wine regions.