A very credible Champagne alternative with a fine mousse, this is rich, floral and deeply satisfying.
Production
Domaine de Désiré Petit’s Crémant is made using the ‘methode traditionelle’, from Chardonnay purposely grown on poor soils to maintain good acidity in the wine. Bottling is generally carried out during the January to March following harvest, after which the wine spends 12 to 15 months on its lees before disgorgement and dosage of 0.6cl per litre.
Domaine Désiré Petit, Crémant du Jura Brut NV (6 bottles case)
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Tasting notes
Made solely from Chardonnay, this is a serious and elegant Crémant du Jura. On the nose it is creamy; on the palate well balanced with good depth and classic Champagne-esque toasted brioche flavours and creamy notes evident again, giving this complex wine an appealing softness.
Food match
As would be the case with a classic Champagne, this crémant works perfectly as an apéritif but is also well suited to shellfish and fish dishes.
Info
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ABV
12%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
JURA, FRANCE
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GRAPE
CHARDONNAY 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SUSTAINABLE, SPARKLING
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
DAMIEN PETIT
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APPELLATION
JURA
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
The Jura region of eastern France is fast becoming one of the country's most exciting winemaking areas. It is here, in the commune of Grozon, that the domaine was established in 1932 by Désiré Petit who planted just under 1.5 hectares of vines on the Côte de Feule. Since then, the vineyard area has increased significantly to 27 hectares and the domaine is run by the third generation of the Petit family: Damien and Anne-Laure.
As well as making an outstanding example of the unique local Vin Jaune from the Savagnin grape, the domaine's other exciting white wines see different levels of oxidative ageing to ensure they offer something to suit your mood, whetever it might be. A bright and vibrant red Trousseau and a rich, floral Crémant du Jura round out the range.