i. Biography
The Path
At Château d'Arlay, Jura, France, Alain de Laguiche worked at the helm of Château d'Arlay until 2021, a position that placed him inside a place where winegrowing, stone cellars, and seasonality are part of the same working system. In that setting, the craft is measured less by flourish than by continuity: keeping faith with a site, reading what the year gives, and letting the estate’s long practice shape the work.
The Work Today
As the estate’s winemaker-owner, Alain de Laguiche holds both production and stewardship in one role. That title marks a direct line between decision-making and the character of the wines, with the Jura setting remaining central to how the estate is understood. The work today sits in the discipline of maintaining that line, vintage after vintage, through attention to place and to the inherited demands of the estate.
Signature
Corail and Vin Jaune are the wines most closely associated with Alain's name. Together, they define the estate’s register: Corail at the center of his reputation, and Vin Jaune as another fixed point in the house style. Taken as a pair, they describe a way of working that stays close to place, structure, and the traditions of Jura winemaking.
Acclaim
Corail is the wine most often used to locate Alain de Laguiche within the Jura. It is a Coral-style wine made from all five Jura varietals, and the estate is described as one of the last, if not the last, Jura wineries producing it. That rarity matters. In trade terms, Corail is not just a named signature; it stands for a style that has become uncommon, and for the continuity required to keep it in production. The estate’s position in that narrow field is what gives the wine its weight within Alain de Laguiche’s profile.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Alain
What is Alain de Laguiche's current role?
As of 2026, Alain de Laguiche is winemaker-owner.
Where did Alain de Laguiche work before?
Alain de Laguiche's earlier career included Château d'Arlay.
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