Though borrowed from their neighbor burgundy, chardonnay and pinot noir have been growing in jura since the middle ages. I remarked to importer randall pollard that i preferred it to the much more expensive grivot burgundies. If you are not at home when canada post attempts delivery of your package, you. Home discover great wines france cotes du jura domaine jean bourdy cremant du jura brut cremant du jura brut fine, delicate bubbles, a surprisingly light wine, this is the ideal wine for those special moments with friends and family. Caves bourdy are the oldest producer in the region, with a direct family line going back to the 16th century. Domaine jean bourdy cremant du jura brut chardonnay just wine. The bourdy jura blanc is 100% chardonnay from high elev ation alpine vineyards with a myriad of exposures. It was the first of its kind in australia and remains the most active. I checked later in the mirror, and i still only had one head. Jun 30, 2019 jean bourdy producteur en biodynamie dans le jura. Caves jean bourdy is one of the oldest wine domaines in the world, being continuously managed by the same family since 1475. How to find a wine treasure now wash your hands march 4, 2020 mouton rothschild 2017 label released november 19, 2019.
And, a huge tasting of 120 wines from this producers stock of old vintages also was staged. An indispensable reference not only of biggish names like jean francois. Domaine jean bourdy cotes du jura rouge 2009 the wine front. Jura is the smallest wine region in france, located in an area in the. Domaine jean bourdy cotes du jura blanc 2010 the wine front. All wines come direct from bourdys cellar to our own, and so are in perfect mint condition. Epice fine, note poivree, belle acidite, vif et elegant. Caves jean bourdy cotes du jura rouge winesearcher. Ginger, apple, green fig, quince and asian pear dominate this refreshing sparkler from the jura. Oh if most other wine books were of similar quality. Cotes du jura is regional appellation of the jura wine region of eastern france. Jura wine, food and travel wink lorch explores this.
It is unbiased, unaligned, rigorously independent, realistic and fair. Jeanfrancois bourdy has been managing the historic jura vineyards of domaine jean bourdy since 1990. The area is buzzing with excitement as critics, merchants and enthusiasts visit the beautiful chateaux, take in the vineyards, and, most importantly, taste the wines, all while getting a feel for the vintage. Conegliano valdobbiadene prosecco superiore docg april 2, 2019. Follow this link to the whole article and buy her book. The wine was the 2005 bourdy cotes du jura rouge the first wine made by the new methodology at bourdy strict biodynamic farming and natural winemaking according to a lunar schedule of gravity waning and waxing on the earth. Jean bourdy is one of the oldest family owned producers in jura. All bourdy s savagnin grapes whether grown in arlay or chateauchalon start off life destined to be a vin jaune, but along the way some barrels have to be withdrawn as they wont last the 6year course, and these are released early as cotes du jura savagnin and labelled as such, a wine not, jean francois said, destined for long ageing. On peut trouver du vin galant aux caves jean bourdy et chez jacques tissot, en arbois. Jean bourdy cotes du jura blanc 2010 biodynamic 67 wine. Oct 11, 2012 living partly in the french alps, only a couple of hours from the jura region, she has written about the regions wine, food and tourism for many international magazines and books.
Wink has been a writer and educator on wine for many years. Chateauchalon is a 50hectare hillside in jura, one of the appellations allowed for vin jaune. The wine front gave the 2006 vintage a score of 95. Jura is located east of burgundy, and in the center of the appellation, youll find this small and ultratraditional estate where youll always be welcome. The bourdyas have been making wine in the jura since the late 14th century and are currently made by the 14th generation of bourdy men, jeanphilippe and jeanfrancois. We ship with canada post expresspost or priority within british columbia only. Forum contains new posts forum contains no new posts forum is locked. Jean bourdy cremant du jura commentes et evalues par les. Caves jean bourdy produces a full range of wines of the jura from red blends of poulsard, pinot noir and trousseau, whites made of chardonnay or savagnin, and of course the very special chateau chalon, which is aged for more than 6 years as a film of flor yeast protects the wine, imbuing it with one of the most complex noses that can be.
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Most folks associate jura with the regions famously strange, strong oxidative wines. Categorized jura, other reds, pinot noir, tip top tipple. This is 100% chardonnay aged in barrel for several years in the traditional jura sousvoile style, under a veil of yeast that forms naturally on top of the wine. Discover jean bourdy, a winery in jura, france and explore their most popular wines. Domaine jean bourdy 2002 cotes du jura blanc biodynamic wine. From fine herbs to rock and meadow flowers this is a vinous aria of alpine. We cover australian wine principally but we extend coverage across the wider world of wine. Living partly in the french alps, only a couple of hours from the jura region, she has written about the regions wine, food and tourism for many international magazines and books. The domaine is known for its extensive library of old wines, with reds dating back to 1926 and whites dating back to 1911 1865 for chateau chalon. Jean bourdy cremant du jura 750ml marquis wine cellars. Jean bourdy brut cremant du jura nv wine rating wine.
Several important critics have rated this cotes du jura wine highly. Caves jean bourdy produces a full range of wines of the jurafrom red blends of poulsard, pinot noir and trousseau, whites made of chardonnay or savagnin, and of course the very special chateau chalon, which is aged for more than 6 years as a film of flor yeast protects the wine, imbuing it with one of the most complex noses that can be. If you are a wine buff, and keen to learn more about jura wines then this is the book for you. A little thin on the finish results in this wine coming in a shade under 90 points. Clients outside of vancouver will need to collect their packages from canada post. Stores and prices for caves jean bourdy cotes du jura vin jaune prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. I cant praise this book enough i rarely give a wine book 5 stars but here it is most definitely deserved.
More expensive than most white wines from cotes du jura. Their cellars contain the oldest collection of vintage chateau chalon and cotes du jura in existence, with some wines going back to the 19th and even 18th century. In 2014 she selfpublished her first book jura wine which is the definitive guide in english. One of the oldest producers around, caves jean bourdy has been making wine since 1475 in arlay, jura. Domaine jean bourdy cremant du jura glass of bubbly. This aging process in cool cellars allows the wine to develop the correct balance and also. Posts about caves jean bourdy written by wink lorch. In 2014 she selfpublished her first book jura wine which is the definitive guide in english to the wines of the region.
Located in the jura southeast of burgundy, bourdy is run by brothers jeanfrancois and jeanphillipe bourdy, the 15th generation. Based on aggregated critic scores this is one of the top 10 cotes du jura wines. Caves jean bourdy cotes du jura vin jaune winesearcher. Jura wine, food and travel wink lorch explores this bijou. Introduced in 1937, it is easily the regions largest appellation in terms of geographical scope. The entire wineworld descends on bordeaux at this time every year to taste the barrel samples of the previous autumns harvest. The history of this house, however, is amongst the longest commercial histories in any sector in any country.
Currently run by 15th generation jean philippe and jeanfrancois, the brothers bourdy make wine with respect to their tradition. Caves jean bourdy sarl site officiel des vins du jura. This wines rating, tasting notes, price and auction data are only available to members. The wine already had so much hype on prerelease in the french sommelier circuit that is was bound to be a headtuner. Learn about domaine jean bourdy winery and shop the best selection at wine. Caves jean bourdy makes wine the old fashioned way, using old barrelssome as much as 80 years oldfor fermentation and aging of the wines. This is the most expensive wine made from rare red blend in cotes du jura. But jura offers easier options, including wonderful standins for wine drinkers priced out of bordeaux. Lemon curd, steel and nuts with great density and sneaky concentration all buoyed by tensile, nervous acidity. It only takes momentsbut it will help you drink better all year long. Jeanbaptistes daughter, laure, is now the 15th generation to work in the family business.
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