Crémant du Jura Brut Jurassique

An ode to the Jurassic era, combining the elegance of Chardonnay, the finesse of Pinot Noir, and the structure brought by a touch of Trousseau, a varietal local to the Jura.

The Jura is barely 30 miles from the Burgundy wine region. Way back, both regions were joined, but the collapse of a trench separated them, the Saône river now running between the two and marking the schism. But on either side, both
these related terroir are mainly composed of limestone, making an excellent substrate for the great cool-climate varietals that are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and all the more so the indigenous varietal Trousseau, which is very at home at altitude.

For this cuvée, the grapes were harvested by hand and put in open crates, which keeps the fruit cool, then pressed in whole bunches before being aged for 12 months on laths to allow the wine time to develop. The crisp nose opens on delicate notes of white blossom and dried fruit.

The attack is forthright and taut, the radiant bubbles catching the eye and refreshing the taste buds. This crémant makes a perfect aperitif or accompaniment for desserts. Try it with smoked salmon on toast, filet of sole in a crémant sauce, or with a chocolate gateau.

Serve well chilled, between 6-8°C.