Discover the top 100 best wines of Crémant de Bourgogne of Crémant de Bourgogne as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Crémant de Bourgogne and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Traditional-method sparkling, a direct alternative to Champagne. Fine, persistent bubbles, fresh nose of green apple, lemon, white flowers, brioche and almond, taut and elegant palate (9 months minimum on lees, often 12-24). Based on Chardonnay (freshness and finesse) and Pinot Noir (roundness and red fruits), sometimes Aligoté, Gamay and Melon. Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and fleshy rosé versions (strawberry, raspberry).
From all of Burgundy. ~2,200 ha dedicated.
Lively, taut whites with chiselled acidity and an airy palate, with aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, fresh almond and chalky notes. Typically saline finish. Star of Bouzeron AOC (the only single-variety aligoté appellation) and Bourgogne Aligoté AOC. Also used in Crémant de Bourgogne and the iconic kir cocktail (with blackcurrant liqueur). Historic Burgundian variety, a cross of pinot noir × gouais blanc, half-sibling of chardonnay.
wines from the region of Crémant de Bourgogne go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of scallops, turkey osso buco or verrine of beetroot and lump roe.
On the nose in the region of Crémant de Bourgogne often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, green apple or minerality. In the mouth in the region of Crémant de Bourgogne is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
