Bourgogne, France

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

12.5%

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Appellation: AOC Cremant de Bourgogne (Burgundy region)

Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Farming: Organic (conversion)

Aromatics: Lovely aromatic white flowers, ripe white peach, orange blossom and yeasty notes

Palate: This traditional method Cremant is dry and crisp with a pure white stone fruit texture. A delicious mineral finish highlights the fact that the grapes are grown 10 min out of Chablis.

About the wine: Champagne-like methode traditonnelle bubbles. This Cremant de Bourgogne is grown organically one hour south of Champagne, and is as good as some of its prestigious cousins for half the price. 8g dosage, minimum 9 months in bottle before to be disgorged.

When to drink: Drink now or in the next 3-4 years.

Service: 10 degrees C. 

Food match: Seafood, ham or a Caesar salad.

- Olivier Morin