Maison Jean Loron

The History of the House of Jean Loron

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

Jean's parents worked a variety of crops, as was the custom at the time, but he decided to devote himself solely to the cultivation of his vines, which occupied the steep hillsides of the village of Chénas in the Beaujolais. He quickly extended his domain to the Burgundy region and founded the family home.

In 1821, it was the turn of his grandson, Jean-Marie, to manage the Maison Jean Loron. He settled near the railroad and the station of Pontaneveaux, in order to facilitate commercial exchanges.

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

The domains of Maison Jean Loron

The Maison Jean Loron includes a variety of estates.

Chateau de Bellevue

The Château de Bellevue is a majestic 19th century residence overlooking the village of Villié Morgon in the heart of the Beaujolais wine region 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

The Château de Fleurie, located in the heart of the village of Fleurie, belongs to the Barbet and Roclore families. Its vineyard covers 9 hectares belonging to the Fleurie appellation.

Château de la Balmondière

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

Chateau de la Pierre

The Château de la Pierre, which was erected in the 12th century, is enthroned opposite Mont Brouilly. Its vineyard covers 12 hectares and produces wines belonging to the appellations Brouilly, Régnié and Beaujolais Villages.

Château de Mirande

The Château de Mirande was part of the dependencies of the Abbey of Cluny, traces of which can be found in the archives of the 11th century. The 25-hectare vineyard consists of 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 a winery for the estate's Juliénas appellation wines.

Domaine des Billards

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

Domaine Xavier and Nicolas Barbet

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