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Jura





                            cRémANt DU JURA

                            A HiDDeN Gem





                                                                               Like a mirror opposite

                                                                               Burgundy, the wonderfully-
                                                                               preserved terroir of the Jura
                                                                               is like a geological echo of
                                                                               its esteemed neighbor.
                                                                               The vines face west towards
                                                                               Burgundy, where the
                                                                               vineyards face east.




























       The same height above sea level, the same soil,   Crémant du Jura 2015 vintage brut  notes, and aromas of apple and peach. The attack
       the same sub-soil with a few small exceptions, and   This 100% Chardonnay cuvée is only made in   is forthright and festive, thanks to its tiny bubbles
       above all, the same varietals for the base wines for   exceptional vintages. Aged for three years, it offers   that charm the palate. A balance between the mineral
       these high-flying Crémants, namely Chardonnay and   a richness and complexity of aromas and is the most   tension of the Chardonnay and the complexity of
       Pinot Noir. Only the rosé is produced from indigenous   sophisticated of the wines in the range.  ageing on laths brings lovely hints of brioche and
       Jura varietals.                                                         a pleasant finish with touches of dried fruit.
                                           The grapes are harvested manually. The fruit is
       This terroir from the Jurassic is perfect for producing   transported in perforated crates, and only the juice   This wine makes for a dazzling aperitif, or will
       exclusive wines, and has preserved a genuine   from the first gentle pressings is used, for maximum   accompany a dinner cocktail, or a sit-down meal
       authenticity. The packaging uses an interlaced   aromatic freshness and minerality.  with a fondue of Comté cheese, roast chicken, gratin
       design, a recognizable motif from the Jura found on   The juice is then fermented at around 18°C to preserve   dauphinois, chestnut cake, or even a crème brûlée.
       traditional wood sculptures, which symbolizes the   its gustatory sophistication. The wines are aged for
       alliance of two families, Maire and Tissot.
                                           five months in vats before being bottled for a second
       A wonderfully crystalline range with an impeccable   fermentation. The bottles are then laid down for up
       style from the estate’s vines, of which more than 80   to 36 months to encourage organoleptic enrichment
       hectares are dedicated to the production of Crémant:   as the yeasts autolyze in the wine. A dose of 8-10g
       - Brut lapiaz: A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay  of sugar per liter is then added.
       - Brut rosé: Pinot Noir, Trousseau, and Poulsard  The wine is immediately seductive thanks to its
       - Blanc de Blancs: Chardonnay       beautiful golden yellow color and fine, even bead.
       - Blanc de Noirs: Pinot Noir
       Vintage: Chardonnay                 It has a lovely aromatic nose with delicate floral



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