Domaine Jean Bourdy - Côtes du Jura Rouge 2020

Domaine Jean Bourdy - Côtes du Jura Rouge 2020Caves Jean Bourdy is one of the oldest domaines in the Jura, owned by the Bourdy family for 15 generations since 1475 in the village of Arlay. The Domaine is now run by brothers Jean Phillipe and Jean Franois, the 15th generation of winemakers at this estate. The Bourdys grow their vines on 10 hectares of land, including a half hectare in Chateau Chalon AOC. Caves Jean Bourdy makes wine the old fashioned way, using old barrelssome as much as 80 years

with many of the 1840s buildings still standing today

and eventually

Petit Verdot

then aged in rum-soaked bourbon barrels for a minimum of six months

who transformed the winery by combining farming wisdom and business acumen

Chief winemaker Paul Lindner has a passion for Old World techniques infused with New World technology

a perspective of longevity and consistency and knack for ensuring that Lindeman’s stays true to its wine style

The oldest vines are over 60 years old

Recently acquired vineyards in the commune of Sino (just outside Barolo DOCG

The White is made with Marsanne and Viognier grown on Schist and clay-limestone soils

restrict berry size

The special characteristics of the vineyard and the approach to production result in wines of distinct character and quality