This is one of the truly great finds for outstanding sparkling wine. Hubert Clavelin and his two sons have vineyards in the Côte du Jura, a small range of mountains about 30 miles to the east of the Côte D’Or in the province of the Franche-Comté. Within their holding they have a parcel of very high limestone soil that they have planted in Chardonnay and from this parcel they make their sparkling wine, Brut Comté. Their method is the same as champagne; the wine is fermented in the bottle and each bottle is hand-riddled. The care that they take is shown in the very fine quality of the Brut Comte – tasting more like a lesser, true champagne than a sparkling wine from Burgundy. This wine has received great press in The Wine Advocate and is a consistent prizewinner in France. It is ideal for parties, weddings and any celebration.

100% Chardonnay, this wine spends 3 years en tirage and the result is truly amazing. The rich nose of pear accented fruit as well as the toasty character from the methode champenoise make this a wine that competes very favorably with wines costing twice the price. This wine is made in a Brut style and has lots of richness on the palate so it will please a diverse crowd.

 $19.99 per bottle or $203.90/case ($16.99)