Wines made from Airen grapes of Crémant de Bourgogne
Discover the best wines made with Airen as a single variety or as a blend of Crémant de Bourgogne.
More informations about the variety Airen
This is a very old variety that is still very present in Spain, and can also be found in Portugal, but is practically unknown in France. It is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A.
More informations about the region of Burgundy
Recognized in 1975, the appellation crémant-de-bourgogne replaced the Sparkling wines whose quality was not very homogeneous. Its geographical area, very vast, covers more than 300 communes, of Châtillonnais, with the borders of Champagne auboise, with Beaujolais included. The AOC imposes conditions of harvest and elaboration as strict as those of the Champagne region and copied on this one, the difference residing in the duration of Maturation on lees, which is of nine months minimum, against twelve for the champagne. The Grape varieties used also bring Crémant-de-Bourgogne closer to its illustrious Champagne model, for although all the varieties of the region can be used, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are favoured.
What are the typical flavors of the Airen grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Airen
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Airen
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Airen
- Yellow applePresent in 1% of Airen