Domaine Pignier : Crémant du Jura Brut Nature

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Crémant du Jura Brut Nature from Domaine Pignier

Tasting

Color
The wine displays a pale yellow hue with green highlights, enlivened by a fine, dense effervescence that reflects the elegance of this crémant.

Nose
The bouquet is intense and elegant, revealing floral notes of acacia and hawthorn, complemented by characteristic brioche nuances.

Palate
The attack is marked by floral aromas, enhanced by mineral touches of flint and gunflint. The creamy, elegant effervescence coats the palate, while the supple, fruity texture delivers beautiful harmony through to the finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Crémant du Jura Brut Nature is ideally enjoyed as an aperitif. It also pairs elegantly with dessert.

Serving and cellaring

Crémant du Jura Brut Nature is best served chilled, around 8-10°C. It can be enjoyed now and over the next few years.

A biodynamic Crémant du Jura of remarkable elegance

The estate

Established in 1794 following the acquisition of a 13th-century cellar founded by Carthusian monks, the Domaine Pignier now extends over 15 hectares in AOC Côtes du Jura. Run by the family’s seventh generation—Antoine, Jean-Étienne and Thibaut Pignier—the estate has been cultivating seven grape varieties under Demeter-certified biodynamics since 2003. The only winegrowers in the village of Montaigu, they embody Jura excellence.

The vineyard

The Crémant du Jura comes from vines located in the Val de Sorne, on the southern slope of Montaigu. The parcels benefit from south and southeast exposure and are planted on iridescent Keuper marls. Farmed under Demeter-certified biodynamics, the vines are hand-harvested with sorting in the vineyard, with grapes transported in small crates to preserve their integrity.

The vintage

The 2023 vintage in the Jura stands out for its generosity and remarkable quality. Rainfall and sunshine came at just the right times, enabling optimal grape ripening. Harvest took place between August 30 and September 7, 2023.

Winemaking and aging

Farmed under Demeter-certified biodynamics, the vines are hand-harvested with sorting in the vineyard, with grapes transported in small crates to preserve their integrity. Crémant du Jura Brut Nature is produced using the traditional method. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging of the base wine in oak foudres and barrels. Bottling (tirage) was carried out in spring 2024 on a flower day, followed by 18 months of aging on laths. Disgorgement began in September 2025, with no dosage liqueur added (0 g/L), expressing the pure brut nature style.

Grape varieties

Chardonnay (80%) and pinot noir (20%).