Mary Taylor ‘Frédéric Lambert’ Cremant de Jura NV, Jura, France
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100% Chardonnay
The smallest wine growing region of France, the Jura lends its name to the Jurassic period, not because it is littered with ancient fossils and preserved dinosaur tracks, but for its geological developments of limestone mountains and marl deposits that formed 145-200 million years ago. While the mountains along the eastern edge of this narrow north-south winegrowing region are quite high, most of the growing is reserved to the lower valleys in the west, averaging at an altitude of 300m. Although very similar in climate to Burgundy and Alsace, Jura experiences much colder, riskier winters, and longer growing seasons. Because of this, ripeness levels of fruit is always a key consideration for these winegrowers, and often a distinct feature incorporated into these regionally characteristic wines. As such, vines are oriented on south-facing slopes to take full advantage of the days’ sunshine.
This lovely sparkling Blanc de Blancs Brut comes from a single hectare vineyard the Lamberts call “Mantry.” The grapes are harvested over three weeks by hand at peak ripeness. Fermenting in stainless steel and spending 15 days on fine lees, the wine is made Method Traditionelle for two years 'sur lattes’ – the wooden racks that allow the bottles to tilt.
An elegant and fresh sparkling wine that features notes of white flowers, green apple, and lemon zest with a subtle hint of brioche and a clean, mineral finish.