Crémant du Jura

The appellation was created in 1995 and by 2013 it represented more than 25% of Jura wine production. The wines may be white or rosé from any of the authorized jura grape varieties, although the white must be at least half Chardonnay, and the rosé at least half Poulsard or Pinot Noir. In practice, few Crémants du Jura are made from anything other than these grapes, although some interesting white blends with Savagnin are available. All but the largest producers have their base wine made sparkling by one of two specialist companies who then return the finished wines to individual producers to market. The best wines offer excellent value for money. As Chardonnay is Jura’s most planted variety, the Crémant appellation is particularly useful for underripe grapes in this relatively wet region and has a beneficial effect on the quality of still Chardonnay wines.