Maison Jean Loron

The history of Maison Jean Loron

Jean Loron, founder of the house that bears his name, specialized in viticulture over three centuries ago, in 1711. Today, the company is one of the oldest and largest winegrowers in southern Burgundy.

Jean's parents worked a variety of crops, as was customary in those days, but he decided to devote himself solely to cultivating his vines, which occupied the steep hillsides of the Beaujolais village of Chénas. He soon extended his estate into the Burgundy terroir and founded the family home.

In 1821, it was the turn of his grandson, Jean-Marie, to manage Maison Jean Loron. He set up near the Pontaneveaux railroad line and station, to facilitate trade.

Jean Loron's heirs have since continued to develop the house. In 2016, Xavier Barbet, representing the eighth generation of Loron, handed over the estate to Philippe Bardet.

The Maison Jean Loron estates

Maison Jean Loron brings together various estates.

Château de Bellevue

Château de Bellevue is a majestic 19th-century residence overlooking the village of Villié Morgon in the heart of wine-growing Beaujolais, in southern Burgundy.

The vineyard covers 15 hectares and produces wines belonging to the Morgon, Moulin à Vent, Fleurie and Brouilly appellations.

Château de Fleurie

Château de Fleurie, located in the heart of the village of Fleurie, is owned by the Barbet and Roclore families. Its vineyards cover 9 hectares belonging to the Fleurie appellation.

Château de la Balmondière

Château de la Balmondière dominates the village of Saint Vérand in southern Burgundy. Built in 1670, its vineyard today comprises 9 hectares and produces Saint Véran appellation wines.

Château de la Pierre

Château de la Pierre was built in the 12th century and sits on a hill facing Mont Brouilly. Its vineyard covers 12 hectares and produces wines belonging to the Brouilly, Régnié and Beaujolais Villages appellations.

Château de Mirande

Château de Mirande was part of the outbuildings of the Cluny Abbey, traces of which can be found in 11th-century archives. The 25-hectare vineyard is planted with Chardonnay vines and produces wines belonging to the Mâcon Villages appellation.

Domaine de la Vieille Église

Domaine de la Vieille Église occupies the former church of Juliénas. Unoccupied since 1868, it now serves as the winery for the estate's Juliénas appellation wines.

Domaine des Billards

Domaine des Billards has belonged to the Barbet and Teissier families since the 18th century. It produces wines from the Saint Amour appellation.

Domaine Xavier et Nicolas Barbet

Domaine Xavier et Nicolas Barbet belongs to the lands of the founder of the house Jean Loron. It produces Moulin à Vent appellation wines.