Vignerons Les Matheny

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Les Matheny is the work of Elise and Emeric Foléat, a husband-and-wife duo crafting soulful, uncompromising wines in their home region of the Jura. The couple launched Les Matheny in 2007—playfully named after their tiny village of Mathenay. Today, they farm just under four hectares of vineyards across Arbois, Montigny-les-Arsures, and Poligny.

Emeric brings serious pedigree to the project, having worked for eight years under Jacques Puffeney—one of Jura’s most legendary vignerons. That mentorship instilled in him a reverence for risk, patience, and intuition over intervention. At Les Matheny, there are no formulas. Each vintage is treated as a singular expression, and each parcel is vinified based on instinct, not prescription.

The winery itself is a converted farmhouse filled with large, old wooden casks and devoid of modern flash. Fermentations are spontaneous. Sulfur is used minimally, if at all. Aging varies—some barrels might be topped up, others left Sous voile for years if the wine demands it. Every decision is guided by taste, trust, and time. Nothing is forced. The result is wines of texture, power, and emotional depth—bottlings that reflect their place, their people, and the unfiltered beauty of the Jura.

Les Matheny resists trends and operates far from the noise of social media or marketing hype. And yet, the wines speak for themselves, captivating those who seek authenticity. There is an uncompromising realness. These are wines for the patient and the curious—for those who understand that sometimes the most profound bottles come quietly, from a shed in the hills.