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
Simple, refreshing whites with a pale robe and a tender mouth, featuring discreet aromas of apple, citrus, fresh herbs and neutral notes. Moderate acidity, best drunk young. Very productive and drought-resistant, it produces easy-drinking whites in La Mancha DO and Valdepeñas DO on the Castilian plateau, and has historically supplied the base for Brandy de Jerez distillation. Native Spanish grape, long the world's most planted by surface area.
More informations about the region of Burgundy
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).
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