Five generations at the foot of Mont Brouilly
In Saint-Lager, right at the foot of Mont Brouilly, the Jambon family cultivates their vines. According to the winery's own account, they have been passing on their knowledge from generation to generation since 1884. The beginning was in the Cru Brouilly. Over the decades, new sites and further Crus were added. In 1973, the house received its first medal, and in 1988, after the recognition of the appellation, it took over vineyard areas in Régnié.
In 2005, the businesses of Robert Jambon and his two sons, Emmanuel and Dominique, were merged under the name Domaine des Maisons Neuves. Today, the two brothers run the winery. In 2016, the family's tasting and reception house opened on the Chemin de Bergeron. In the same year, their 2015 Chiroubles was awarded "Best Gamay in the World."
Seven Crus, seven soils: hand-harvesting, HVE certification, and amphorae
Emmanuel and Dominique Jambon want to show the geological diversity of Beaujolais. Each plot is intended to retain its own character through its soil differences, textures, and colors. In the vineyard, the winery focuses on sustainability: since 2018, it has held the HVE Level 3 certification (Haute Valeur Environnementale). Selected plots are farmed organically, including areas in Brouilly and Beaujolais-Villages. The grapes are harvested by hand.
In the cellar, the focus is on classic Beaujolais vinification, the semi-carbonic maceration with whole grapes. In addition, the house works with the "PURE" line. Individual wines from this line ferment in amphorae and clay jars without added yeasts. In this way, the Jambons combine family tradition with a modern signature.
Gamay with site profile: the Maison Jambon range
Maison Jambon produces seven Crus: Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, Morgon, and Régnié. In addition, there are red, white, and rosé Beaujolais-Villages as well as sparkling wines. There are also single-varietal wines made from Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Gamaret, and Chardonnay. The Viognier, a rarity in Beaujolais, smells of apricot and candied orange.
The reds focus more on finesse than on power. The Guide Hachette verdict on the Domaine des Maisons Neuves cuvée describes floral and fresh fruit aromas on a supple texture. The Brouilly "Pure" shows fine notes of redcurrant, cassis, and spices. The Brouilly "Les Maisons Neuves" also belongs to the "Haute Couture" collection, in which the winery brings together three of its historic single-vineyard wines. If you want to taste the wines on site: the family cellar in Saint-Lager is open daily for tastings, according to the winery.
