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"Bordeaux produces 120 times the volume that we do and geographically, we're right beside Burgundy, which takes the lion's share of the spotlight."
- Winemaker Jean-François Bourdy
Jura has some stiff competition with its neighboring wine regions, but staying out of the main spotlight has allowed the winemaking techniques to remain more distinctive and traditional.
Jean-François Bourdy is a 15th generation Jura winemaker and the only change they've made since the Middle Ages is getting the winery certified biodynamic.
Domaine Bourdy's whites are made using the region's most common grapes: Chardonnay and Savagnin. Think aromas of green apple, hazelnuts, almonds and savory spices. For the reds, they use Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot Noir, which make them spicy, earthy and light-to-medium bodied.
Looking for a change from the usual sparkling wine? Try the Cremant du Jura. It's 100% Chardonnay, crisp, festive and a fantastic value at around $20.
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