Domaine de la Renardiére , Jura, Cremant du Jura 2022
Domaine de la Renardiére , Jura, Cremant du Jura 2022

Domaine de la Renardière, Cremant du Jura, 2022

£61.00

When we tasted this Crémant, we knew we had to import it. Made solely from Chardonnay, vinified in old foudres and undergoing its second fermentation in bottle, it is bold, creamy, nutty, and smoky—a true sparkling umami bomb.

When we tasted this Crémant, we knew we had to import it. Made solely from Chardonnay, vinified in old foudres and undergoing its second fermentation in bottle, it is bold, creamy, nutty, and smoky—a true sparkling umami bomb.

Each plot of Jean-Michel's is hand-picked and fermented separately using native yeasts. He uses a mixture of inox tanks (for vinification) and wood of varying sizes for ageing – 228 litre, 500 litre and foudres – for ageing both of his reds and whites. His Crémant is also made using foudres. Jean-Michel works with Savagnin that is made both under flor (sous-voile) and topped up (ouillé). There are no additions in the cellar, bar the possible use of some sulphur at bottling. However, he is using less every vintage.

Grape Variety: Chardonnay Plot name(s): La Pinte Lieu Dit Les Grandes Gardes Altitude: 385m Age of the vines: 15 years old. Vinification: Natural yeast. Whole bunch pressed. Fermebtation in barrels. Ageing: 2022 Harvest. Bottling May 2023. Disgorgement Sept 2025. Alochol: 12