Domaine Baud Crémant du Jura Brut

A valley so ancient, the vines grow atop the bones of a lost ocean. Kick a rock in Jura, and you'll uncover a fossil—tread lightly, you're walking on history. Here, the Baud family has crafted wine since 1742, but today, ninth-generation siblings Clémentine and Bastien are redefining Jura's sparkling legacy.

This Blanc de Blanc Crémant is Champagne's brilliant, back-alley cousin—all the precision of traditional méthode champenoise, but with Jura's wild, mineral-driven soul. The nose is a kaleidoscope of golden apples, lemon zest, and just-baked brioche, with deeper whispers of oyster shell, toasted almonds, and a flicker of star anise. The palate? A masterclass in tension—creamy mousse collides with electric acidity, all carried on a current of that unmistakable Jurassic minerality.

Why pay Champagne prices when Jura's young guns are making fizz this good? Perfect with everything from gougères to green curry, it's the sparkling wine for people who know.