Spiced almond and yeast aromas emanate from the glass of the 2001 Cremant du Jura Coeur de Chardonnay. Lively and focused, it offers a light-bodied personality with intense flavors of almonds, lemons, limes, and minerals. This vivacious effort will particularly appeal to those who love linear, bone-dry sparkling wines. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Simon N Cellars, Charlottesville, VA; tel. (434) 977-4476

Aromas of brioche and yeast can be found in the nose of the 1999 Cremant du Jura Brut Coeur de Chardonnay. An easygoing, refreshing alternative to Champagne, it offers appealing flavors of crisp pears and toast in its focused, fresh character. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Simon N Cellars, Charlottesville, VA; tel. (434) 977-4476