What is Crémant de Bourgogne Brut?

Crémant de Bourgogne is the appellation for sparkling white and rosé wines of Burgundy, made predominantly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes in the methode traditionelle. Crémant de Bourgogne wines may be white or rosé. They can vary in sweetness levels from brut (dry) to sec (medium).

Is Crémant de Bourgogne a Champagne?

Cremant de Bourgogne is a sparkling from the Burgundy region; like most French sparkling wines that are not from Champagne, these wines are classified as cremant (meaning “creaming); Cremant de Alsace is another example of a French sparkling wine not from Champagne.

Is Crémant de Bourgogne sweet or dry?

Today Crémant de Bourgogne comes in various levels of sweetness ranging from no sugar added (Brut Nature — the driest) to Doux (more than 50g of sugar/litre). Most of what is imported to America is either Extra Brut (less than 6g/L) or Brut (6-12 g/L).

Is Crémant like Champagne?

Cremant is sparkling wine made outside of the Champagne region in France. Compared to Champagne, it is a fraction of the price and just as good quality. It’s the next best thing for savvy drinkers who want quality sparkling wine at less than £25.

Where is Crémant de Bourgogne made?

Crémant de Bourgogne Burgundy is just south of Champagne, lauded for its still versions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir-based wines. Crémant de Bourgogne production occurs mainly in the northern area of Auxerre (Chablis), or further south in Rully (Côte Chalonnaise).

What do you eat with Cremant?

FOOD

  • Scallops.
  • Tapas.
  • Large prawns.
  • Chocolate marquise.
  • Valençay goat’s cheese.
  • Scallops with saffron.

Why is crémant cheaper than Champagne?

The simpler fermentation process used in making prosecco is part of the reason it’s cheaper to buy than champagne. Crémant currently sits between the two more popular sparkling wines price wise, with Waitrose selling a bottle for just £8.99.

Is crémant better than prosecco?

For example, it tends to have more depth and richness than prosecco, which aims for fruitiness and a slightly sweet texture. Cremant comes with the slightly toasty overtones you’d hope for in a good Champagne. It’s also extremely versatile as it drinks well as an aperitif or as a main meal accompaniment.

What do you eat with Crémant?

Why is Crémant cheaper than Champagne?

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Why is it called Crémant?

The word Crémant actually originated in the Champagne region. It was used to designate sparkling wines made in Champagne that were less effervescent than ‘fully sparkling’ Champagne.