Domaine Dugois was founded in 1973 when Daniel Dugois bought 2 hectares of vineyards and a house equipped with vaulted wine cellars in Les Arsures, the village of his birth. For nearly a decade, Daniel — a self-taught farmer and vigneron — sold his harvest to larger Jura estates, though in 1982, he set out on his own and vinified his first harvest. With the help of his wife, Monique, Daniel continued to improve upon their wines’ quality and initially, the Dugois wines were sold regionally. In 2006, their son Philippe came aboard, first taking charge of the winemaking, then managing the entire estate in 2013. Along with his wife, Melanie, who joined him in 2014. Philippe has committed the Domaine to sustainable agricultural practices under the HVE certification program. In 2019, the Domaine embraced the challenge of transitioning to NOP certification, which should be attributed in 2022.

Dugois' Trousseau displays a beautiful light ruby red exhibiting uplifting aromas of ripe red fruits with hints of black pepper and light spice. The palate is delicate, yet full-flavored; notes of raspberry, cherries and faint earth are supported by fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins leading to a long, delightful finish. Perfect for a mixed cheese platter, though this red can be enjoyed with a variety of red and game meats.