Domaine Grand - Crémant du Jura - Zero Dosage
Domaine Grand is nestled in the rolling landscape of the Jura, in Passenans, at the heart of a vineyard where the diversity of soils gives the wines a very distinctive identity. Nathalie Morin and Emmanuel Grand develop an artisanal approach here, attentive to the precision of the terroirs and the natural expression of Jura grape varieties. The estate works plots spread across several Jura appellations, notably Côtes du Jura, Arbois, and Château-Chalon, in an environment where marls, limestones, and exposed slopes shape wines of character. Organic farming practices reflect a desire to preserve soil life and produce sincere, clear, and minimally artificial wines. The Crémant du Jura Zero Dosage holds a special place in this range, revealing a fresh, sparkling, and mineral facet of Jura Chardonnay. By its lack of dosage, this cuvée highlights the purity of the fruit, the clarity of the bubbles, and the natural tension of the terroir.
The Domaine Grand Crémant du Jura Zero Dosage is made from 100% Chardonnay, a grape variety that finds in Jura an expression that is both ample, lively, and saline. The grapes come from the Les Duboîtes plot, part of the estate's vineyard, with vines aged between 25 and 40 years. The red marl and limestone soils provide a mineral structure particularly well suited to the production of a zero dosage crémant. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness, aromatic precision, and the purity of the base wine. The aging on lees lasts about 30 months, giving the cuvée more texture, complexity, and finesse in the effervescence. The absence of dosage allows the wine to maintain a straight, dry, and chiseled style, without added sugar to round the finish. This Crémant du Jura thus asserts itself as a terroir cuvée, more taut than opulent, driven by the energy of Chardonnay and the limestone signature of Jura.
On tasting, the Domaine Grand Crémant du Jura Zero Dosage reveals a fine and dynamic bubble, with a clear and precise aromatic profile. The nose evokes fresh citrus, green apple, almond, and delicate brioche notes from the long aging on lees. On the palate, the attack is lively, frank, and dry, true to the spirit of a zero dosage. The texture gradually gains volume, with an elegant mousse that supports freshness without masking minerality. The finish is long, taut, and thirst-quenching, with a chalky and saline sensation that prolongs the tasting. This Crémant du Jura will ideally accompany oysters, Comté gougères, fish tartare, shellfish, creamy poultry, or a gastronomic aperitif. It can be enjoyed now for its brightness and precision, while gaining complexity after a few months of cellar rest.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
