Domaine Pierre Richard

(Jura, France) 

The estate has its roots beginning in 1919 when Xavier Richard purchased the adjacent properties from his neighbors, but it wasn't until his son Jean Richard took over did they begin concentrating on wine. In fact, by 1947 the domaine cultivated a local reputation in the area for its wines and by 1976, Pierre Richard continued the family tradition extending the property to Mantry where a former hill of vines has been reclaimed. Situated in the heart of the Jura, between Seille River and Lons le Saunier, the soils are perfect for white wine making and the vineyard plots have names that reflect on their past uses: "Les Charmes", "La Croix du Gyps" ... etc. But the domaine is small, encompassing only 9 hectares between the communes of Le Vernois, Voiteur and Mantry. After studying viticulture and oenology at Beaune, taking jobs in vineyards of St. Emilion and Cotes de Provence, Vincent returned to take over the family domaine in 2009 and follows in a long tradition of organic practices in the making of his wines. 

Practicing Organic. With the 2021 harvest the domaine will be EcoCert Certified.

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Crémant du Jura, Rosé Brut, "Perles d'automne"

60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay

From 35 year old vines grown on clay-limestone soils, hand-harvested at the end of October and undergoes selective vineyard sorting. Maceration lasts between six and eight hours with primary spontaneous fermentation occurring in stainless steel tanks for 10-15 days under temperature control. The wine is kept on the lees for 15 months with no battonage. The blending and bottling are done during the following year's harvest. Aged for 15 months on lees in the bottle before disgorgement. Not filtered. Dosage is .3 g/cl.

 

Crémant du Jura, ‘Finambulle’

100% Chardonnay

Appellation : Crémant du Jura
Color : white
Grape variety : Chardonnay
Terroir : Clay-limestone at the bottom of the hillsides. places called “La Chapelle”
Harvest : manual required
Aging : 12 to 18 months Champagne method
Keeping : 2 years
Food and wine pairing : Jovial aperitif.
Capacity : 75 cl
Serving temperature : hit 6°°
Alcohol content : 12% vol.


coming soon…

Crémant du Jura, Blanc Brut, "Harmonie"

100% Chardonnay

From 35 year old vines are grown on clay and limestone soils, the grapes are hand-harvested at the end of October. Primary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks and lasts two weeks with temperature control. The blending and bottling is done during the following year's harvest. Aged between 24-36 months on lees before bottling and disgorgement. Dosage is .4 g/cl.

Côtes du Jura, Poulsard

100% Poulsard

From 15-30 year old vines planted to 1.5ha of clay-limestone soils, these low yielding vines are selectively hand-harvested at the end of August and early September. Maceration lasts one-and-a-half months to followed by spontaneous fermentation for 15 days in stainless steel, with temperature control. Aged for five months before release.

Côtes du Jura, Trousseau, ‘Hermetique’

100% Trousseau

Predominently grown on gravely clay-limestone on marl soils, these 30 year old vines are undergo selective harvesting at the end of August and beginning of September. Whole-clusters are macerated for four weeks in stainless steel followed by spontaneous fermentation that lasts four weeks with temperature control. Aged for five months before release.