Domaine Bernard Jomain

Domaine Bernard Jomain: A winemaker born among the vines of Beaujolais

Some people discover the vine. Bernard Jomain was born into it. Coming from several generations of winegrowers settled in Charentay, in the heart of Beaujolais, he never had to choose his path,it was already laid out between the vines, in the cellar, in the smell of the earth after the rain. Since 1990, he has run his estate with the consistency of people who do what they love because they love what they do. Thirty-five years in the vineyard. Not one too many.

On Avenue des Vins, the wines of Domaine Bernard Jomain are available through short supply chains, directly from the estate cellar, with no intermediary.

An 8-hectare vineyard across four emblematic appellations

The estate covers 8 hectares spread across appellations that each express, in their own way, the identity of Beaujolais. Everywhere, there is only one king grape variety: Gamay, a grape people think they know, yet when grown on the right soils and handled properly, reveals a complexity many wrongly deny it.

AOP Brouilly, the largest of the ten Beaujolais crus, generous, fruity, immediately drinkable, yet far from simplistic.
AOP Côte de Brouilly, more confidential, more structured, shaped by the volcanic soils of Mont Brouilly. The same Gamay, but with greater minerality and depth.
Beaujolais-Villages Red & Rosé, the convivial and direct expression of the terroir, made for shared meals and simple pleasures.
Beaujolais-Villages White, 50 ares of Chardonnay, a confidential production that pleasantly surprises and deserves to be discovered.

A family estate passed down from generation to generation

Bernard works his vines alone, full-time. For pruning, summer vineyard work and harvest, seasonal workers come to lend a hand. But the soul of the estate is family: Patricia, his wife, supports him generously despite her own work outside the estate. Their daughters, Hélène and Delphine, extend that family presence in daily life.

Here, the vine is not just a production tool. It is land to be passed on, know-how, respect for the soil, and a vision of the profession carried out with integrity. Nature is not forced at Bernard Jomain’s estate. It is guided.

Working the soil with a draft horse: a philosophy, not a slogan

In some young plots, Bernard made a decision that says a lot about his philosophy: bringing back the draft horse to mechanically work the soil, where the root system has not yet reached full depth.

The result is concrete: soil that breathes better, earthworms returning, roots reaching deeper, and a terroir that expresses itself with greater clarity in the glass. Less intervention, more truth. That is what harmony with nature means, a furrow traced every morning.

Each bottle from the estate is shipped by the winemaker himself, guaranteeing traceability, vintage freshness, and a quality-price ratio that is hard to find elsewhere.

From vine to bottle: complete control at the estate

Vinification, cellar ageing, tasting, selection, bottling, every step takes place on the property, under Bernard’s eye and hand. No outsourced services, no technical intermediaries. This complete control of the entire chain guarantees something rare: the consistency of a recognizable style from one vintage to the next, whatever the quirks of the vintage.

Buying through short supply chains on Avenue des Vins means accessing authentic, confidential wines directly from the cellar of Domaine Bernard Jomain, with no intermediary and at the right price.

Frequently asked questions about Domaine Bernard Jomain

Which appellations does Domaine Bernard Jomain produce ?
Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Beaujolais-Villages Red, Beaujolais-Villages Rosé and Beaujolais-Villages White made from Chardonnay, five expressions of the same Beaujolais terroir.

Since when has Bernard Jomain been cultivating his vines ?
Since 1990, representing more than thirty-five years of experience dedicated to Gamay and the terroirs of Charentay.

Is the estate environmentally committed ?
Yes. The soil is worked in harmony with natural cycles, with particular attention to biodiversity, including the return of the draft horse in certain plots as a concrete example.

What is the difference between Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly ?
Both are made from the Gamay grape, but Côte de Brouilly benefits from the volcanic soils of Mont Brouilly, giving it more minerality, tension, and depth compared to Brouilly, which is more fruity and generous.

What is the rarest production of the estate ?
The Beaujolais-Villages White made from Chardonnay, only 50 ares, a confidential cuvée that deserves the attention of lovers of terroir-driven white wines.

Can you visit Domaine Bernard Jomain ?
The estate offers guest rooms in Charentay, a unique way to extend the discovery of the wines on-site, in the heart of Beaujolais.

Why buy Domaine Bernard Jomain wines on Avenue des Vins ?
Avenue des Vins offers the estate’s wines through direct producer sales, ensuring preserved vintage freshness, full traceability, and fair pricing. Each bottle is shipped directly from Bernard Jomain’s cellar, with no intermediary.