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Where is Arbois wine from?
Arbois is a white wine, also made in red, from Arbois, in Jura, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Savagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard and Trousseau.
Arbois at a glance
| Classification | AOC |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Arbois |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Savagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard, Trousseau |
| Village or town | Arbois |
| Region | Jura |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 46.9028, 5.7739 |
Arbois
Arbois, Jura, France
AOC
Pasteur's home town
- Appellation
- Arbois
- Grapes
- Savagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard, Trousseau
Arbois is the largest named appellation of the Jura, centred on the town of Arbois, and makes vin jaune, whites and light reds from Poulsard and Trousseau. It was among the first French AOCs, created in 1936. Louis Pasteur grew up in Arbois and owned a vineyard nearby, where he carried out work on fermentation.
Producers to know
- Domaine André et Mireille Tissot
- Domaine de la Tournelle
- Lucien Aviet
- Domaine Rolet
Arbois: questions and answers
Where is Arbois wine from?
Arbois is a white wine, also made in red, from Arbois, in Jura, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Savagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard and Trousseau.
Which country is Arbois from?
Arbois is from France, in the Jura wine region.
What grape is Arbois made from?
Arbois is made mainly from Savagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard and Trousseau.
Is Arbois a red or a white wine?
Both. Arbois is made as a red and as a white wine; the white is the main style.
Who are the best producers of Arbois?
Producers to know include Domaine André et Mireille Tissot, Domaine de la Tournelle, Lucien Aviet and Domaine Rolet.
More wines from Jura
The Jura wine guide, with all 2 wines on a map →Other Chardonnay wines around the world
All about Chardonnay →Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.