Lornet Cremant du Jura NV (1/6)

Domaine Frédéric Lornet Crémant du Jura Blanc de Blanc Arbois NV Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Viticulture & Vinification Notes: Methode traditionelle. Andrew Bell: Smoky brioche nose, roasted notes, extremely floral, tiny bubbles, elegant. After much success as a wine grower selling his fruit to a négociant for over 20 years, in 1974 Frédéric Lornet crossed over the other side and began bottling his own wine. Today, F. Lornet and his wines are at the forefront of the Jura's wine industry consistently ranking as one of the regions's best producers. Lornet's artisanal style is aimed at producing classic wines using organic and biodynamic methods both in the vineyard and in the winery. Lornet makes two sparkling Cremant du Jura, a Blanc de Blanc and a Ploussard rosé, named “L’Abbaye” for the abandoned Cistercian abbey where they are made. In Cremant du Jura A.O.C. the following varietals are permitted: Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard (a.k.a. Ploussard), Pinot Noir, Trousseau In Cremant du Jura A.O.C. production guidelines are as follows: Grapes must be harvested by hand. Vinification and ageing must follow the traditional method of sparkling wine production. More specifically, the wine must undergo 2 fermentations, the second of which takes place in the bottle before being disgorged. The wine must spend a minimum of 9 months on the lees before disgorgement. For white Cremant du Jura Chardonnay must comprise at least 50% of the total cuvée. For rosé Cremant du Jura Poulsard and Pinot Noir must comprise at least 50% of the total cuvée.