Sparkling Wines Crémant du Jura Domaine Bourdy

Domaine Bourdy’s Crémant du Jura is a sparkling white wine produced in the heart of the Jura region in eastern France. As a non-vintage brut, it is crafted using the traditional method, where the secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle, imparting refined bubbles and a characteristic complexity. While the precise blend of grape varieties for this cuvée is not specified, sparkling wines from the Jura typically draw upon Chardonnay, occasionally blended with other local grapes such as Pinot Noir or even a small proportion of indigenous varieties like Poulsard or Trousseau. This approach results in a wine that often displays crisp freshness, delicate citrus and orchard fruit notes, and subtle yeasty or biscuity undertones that are the hallmark of traditional method sparkling wines.

The Jura is renowned for its unique terroir and longstanding winemaking tradition. Nestled between Burgundy and Switzerland, the vineyards benefit from a semi-continental climate with significant seasonal variation—warm summers help ripen the fruit, while cold winters are key for vine dormancy and producing wines of real freshness. The local soils—limestone and marl—are particularly favourable for growing high-quality Chardonnay, giving wines a mineral backbone and lively acidity. The region has a rich history of both still and sparkling wines, with Crémant du Jura gaining a following for its elegance and ability to express Jura’s distinctive character.

For food pairings, Domaine Bourdy’s Crémant du Jura is a versatile companion. Its freshness and fine mousse make it ideal as an aperitif, but it can also shine alongside dishes such as smoked trout, goat’s cheese tarts, or Jura specialities like Comté cheese gougères. For lovers of traditional regional cuisine, try it with a chicken in a creamy morel sauce or river fish in beurre blanc—a lovely balance to the richness and earthiness of these dishes.

Serve well-chilled, ideally between 6–8°C, to preserve its vibrancy and allow the subtle autolytic notes to emerge. Enjoy it from a tulip-shaped glass to concentrate the aromas and bubbles. This is a wine to savour both for its refined craftsmanship and its sense of place.