Crémant de Bourgogne

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The appellation d'origine contrôlée Crémant de Bourgogne is a regional appellation reserved for sparkling Burgundy wines made using the traditional Champagne method. The Crémant de Bourgogne appellation covers the Côte d'Or, Yonne and Saône-et-Loire departments.

The grapes used to produce Crémant de Bourgogne come from a wide variety of terroirs in the different vineyards of Burgundy, from the chalky bedrock around Joigny to the granites of southern Burgundy, via the limestone of the hillsides and the marls that most often bear the appellation.

The Crémant de Bourgogne appellation produces sparkling white and rosé wines exclusively, made from Pinot noir, Chardonnay and, to a lesser extent, Gamay (20% maximum), Aligoté, Melon and Sacy grapes. Interesting Crémant de Bourgogne wines can be appreciated thanks to the quality of products offered by producers such as Domaine Stéphane Aladame or Domaine du Vissoux.

The full range of Crémants de Bourgogne

The ever-popular Crémant de Bourgogne, appellation d'origine contrôlée since 1975, produces over eleven million bottles every harvest. A quantity that rhymes with variety: clear and brilliant, with straw-yellow or golden reflections or salmon hues, this sparkling wine multiplies grape varieties, even marrying them in delicious blends. There are crémants blancs de blancs (made from chardonnay), crémants blancs de noirs (made from pinot noir vinified in white) and crémants rosés (mainly made from pinot noir).

Crémant maturing

The Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée requires very strict harvesting and production conditions. Brought whole to the press, the grapes are first pressed in several stages. The first juices, called "cuvées", are the best, as they come from the center of the fruit. The next juices, called "tailles", differ in sugar and acidity. The seeds also make them more tannic. Once pressed, Crémant de Bourgogne undergoes an alcoholic fermentation lasting around ten days. This is followed by a second fermentation, known as malolactic, which reduces the wine's acidity and develops its aromas. Finally comes the blending, the winemaker's signature: the choice and blending of grape varieties, but also of cuvées and sizes in different proportions, give each cuvée its identity.

A delicate or powerful wine

Crémant de Bourgogne is appreciated for its fine bubbles and balanced aromas. Its nose varies with the origin of the grapes: from bottle to bottle, it has scents of white flowers and citrus or notes of yellow fruit, sometimes combined with mineral accents. Some white Crémants de Bourgogne smell of red fruit, while black varietals can evoke dark berries. On the palate, Crémant de Bourgogne is low in acidity, with a creamy mousse and a pleasant tingling sensation. Lively, fresh and light when white, this wine is fine and fruity when rosé. Pinot Noir can also make a powerful wine with a lingering flavor.

How to store Crémant de Bourgogne?

Crémant de Bourgogne wine is drunk young. It is aged for several years at the winery. Ready to drink as soon as it is purchased, Crémant should be kept for a maximum of 12 to 24 months, otherwise it will lose some of its qualities and effervescence. If you wish to develop it further, it will take on notes of nuts, brioche or cocoa beans. To do this, bottles should be stored at between 10 and 14°C, lying flat and protected from light.

A delicious aperitif and dessert wine

Crémant de Bourgogne, brut or brut, is perfect as an aperitif. White, it goes equally well with poultry, fish and seafood. Rosé goes perfectly with red fruit desserts. Crémant de Bourgogne should be served at a temperature of between 6 and 8°C. If it's vintage and served with a meal, it can be served at up to 10°C. To keep the wine cool throughout the meal, place it in an ice bucket. And to preserve the effervescence of Crémant de Bourgogne, it's best to pour it into a flute - mouth-blown glass being the most suitable, as its irregular surface encourages bubbles.

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Louis Bouillot - Crémant de Bourgogne Perle de Molesme brut rosé

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"A fine shower of stars for Maison Bouillot, starting with this crémant combining pinot noir (70%) and chardonnay, which was unanimously acclaimed. A limpid rosé, with fine bubbles, open to fruit (strawberry, redcurrant) mingled with notes of roasting, delicate and fresh on the palate, with a hint of sweetness that coats the whole". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023)

Louis Bouillot - Crémant de Bourgogne Perle de Molesme brut rosé

Domaines Chermette - Crémant de Bourgogne Extra-Brut

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Crémant de Bourgogne" (Le Guide RVF 2024): "This Crémant de Bourgogne, made using the traditional method, reveals lovely, light, pleasant bubbles, with a fresh, delicate character. Subtle notes of small flowers and white fruits enhance the whole. A perfect ally for a successful aperitif!

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Domaine Thibert - Crémant de Bourgogne Brut 2018

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4/5 (4 reviews)

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Once again, the Thiberts reveal their expertise and the richness of the Mâcon terroir in this vintage crémant brut. Produced from south-facing plots at 330m, this altitude gives it a nose as fine as it is elegant. Vinified using the traditional method, the Chardonnay, aged for such a long time, produces a bubble that is both rich and fine. Fine, balanced, silky, impossible to resist.

Domaine Thibert - Crémant de Bourgogne Brut 2018

Domaine Charly Nicolle - Lucie Thieblemont

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3/5 (1 review)

15,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"Yellow gold color, very vinous crémant with dried fruit aromas, vinous, ample and serious on the palate. Fine bubbles, saline finish. Crémant for gastronomy or aperitif, ideal for savory pairings". (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve 2020) This 100% Pinot Noir Brut Zéro will give you gourmandise with finesse!

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JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset - Crémant de Bourgogne rosé N°69

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4/5 (6 reviews)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

"Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Noir (35%) and Gamay make up this superb crémant. The blush pink color is invaded by a steady rise of fine, lively bubbles. On the nose, red fruit (redcurrant, raspberry) and delicate white fruit aromas prevail. Thanks to a perfectly adjusted dosage and irreproachable effervescence, the palate is very fruity, fresh, alert and long, with a lovely saline finish. The number 69 is a reference to the exploits of the men who walked on the moon and to the year of birth of Jean-Charles Boisset". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017)

JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset - Crémant de Bourgogne rosé N°69

Agnès Paquet - Crémant de Bourgogne

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2.7/5 (3 reviews)

Lively and crisp, Agnès Paquet's Crémant de Bourgogne presents aromas of white and yellow fruits with a hint of honey/caramel and white flowers. It's a complex cuvée, thanks to its blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay and Aligoté, with good volume on the palate.

Domaine du Vissoux - Crémant de Bourgogne Brut

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3.6/5 (13 reviews)

"A fine, fluffy mousse elegantly carries the complex aromatic range of this brilliantly vinified crémant. There are hints of quince and dried fruit, with sweet almond leading the way, followed by mirabelle plum and hints of incense." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France - Gault Millau)

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Domaine Aladame - Crémant de Bourgogne Conciliabule Brut

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3.5/5 (2 reviews)

Produced using the traditional method, Domaine Aladame's Crémant de Bourgogne is a supple, seductive blanc de blancs brut, dominated by white fruits. Its fine bubbles reveal the minerality and freshness characteristic of its terroir. A Crémant that is unquestionably one of the estate's most consistent wines, to be enjoyed "en conciliabule", of course!

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