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2005 is the year that Jean Bourdy made the consequential decision to turn his wine-growing domain into a biodynamic wine-producing location (more information can be found in the 'Biodynamic Wine' section of our site). This was no simple decision, since biodynamic wine-growin ...

This year was more sunny than average. It snowed relatively little during the winter – in fact, not once did it snow in Paris! January begins with dry weather and a bit of sunshine, and unsteady and warm weather follows. It freezes once in the middle of January and the ...

This vintage is the exciting result of the first year of the domain's history with bio-dynamic wine-making practices (more information on bio dynamic farming practice can be found in the 'Bio dynamic wine' chapter).The vines experienced few to no averse effects during this f ...

Blanc Vieux D`Arlay - Bourdy Père et Fils 1899--750mlContain sulfites.

This dry white wine is rich in intensive aromas that create a magically balanced flavor.  It's wonderfully complex and offers an extensive, rich aftertaste – an unparalleled treat for your palate!  Its decently spicy nose is cha ...

The harvest was delayed by a week in 1943, in order give the grapes the chance to continue to ripen. On the 23rd of October a wonderful Vin Jaune was harvest, which reached a degree of 15.3° on the Oechsle scale: an excellent rating! The quality as well as the size of th ...

Jean Bourdy Château Chalon 1945 Contain sulfites.

Jean Bourdy Côtes du Jura Blanc 1962Contain sulfites.

The quality of the wine from 1942 is sensational. Even when many of the vine branches were destroyed in the 1940 frost and never quite regained their fullness, and also contrary to early worries during the winter, the harvest crop was of ample size. The Vin Jaune 1942 from C ...

The making of Château Chalon is an art, and the Bourdy family have mastered the process of creating these excellent Jura wines. At the distillery, they are left to mature in contact with oak barrels for at least 75 months (6 years), after which the wine is bottled i ...

Caude De Gr. Château La Muyre 1966 - 620mlContain sulfites.

The making of Château Chalon is an art, and the Bourdy family have mastered the process of creating these excellent Jura wines. At the distillery, they are left to mature in contact with oak barrels for at least 75 months (6 years), after which the wine is bottled i ...

Jean Bourdy Château Chalon 1947Contain sulfites.

Château Chalon's harvested crop diminished just a bit in comparison with the previous year's harvest. The 1953 vintage embodies a beautifully golden color with a lightly green shimmer. Beautiful and pleasant on the nose, the palate enjoys a wonderfully balanced range o ...

Blanc Vieux D`Arlay - Bourdy Père et Fils 1898--750mlContain sulfites.

The color of this vintage is a thick, glorious gold. Its elegant aroma is nicely complemented with a light touch of lemon on the palate. Thanks to the ideal temperatures in the summer, this is a remarkably good vintage.Contain sulfites.

Blanc vieux d’Arlay Bourdy Père et Fils 1900Contain sulfites.

After a pretty detestable winter, everyone is excited about the spring finally arriving. On the 22nd of May it stops raining completely until the 18th of June. The blossoms on the vines developing wonderfully under these optimal conditions. Thanks to the warm and often ...

This vintage is characterized by an excellent harvest and therefore a remarkably good Château Chalon. This particular Vin Jaune vintage is a bit more yellow than golden, the typical tint for Vin Jaune. Just upon opening the bottle, you'll experience an unmistakable and ...

Blanc Vieux D`Arlay - Bourdy Père et Fils 1900--750mlContain sulfites.

It is extremely humid during the beginning of winter, and the thermometer registers -5° Celsius on the 12th of January. January 22nd, Saint Vincent Feast Day, is clear and sunny. An old farmer's saying says that winter either begins or ends on this day, and it seems as t ...

This particular year saw a harvested crop of 14 hectoliters and the Vin Jaune from Château Chalon reached 14° on the Oechsle scale. The magical experience on the palate is mainly thanks to the high summer temperatures.Contain sulfites.

Blanc Vieux D`Arlay - Bourdy Père et Fils 1888--750mlContain sulfites.

Jean Bourdy Côtes du Jura Blanc 1934--750mlContain sulfites.