CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE

Question 1

Crémant de Bourgogne

Answer 1

• a sparkling wine, typically made from Chardonnay (now the most used variety for Crémant de
  Bourgogne) and Pinot Noir, with up to 20 per cent of Gamay also being allowed. It accounts for about 10 per cent of wines
  produced in Burgundy.
• The wines come in a range of styles. Most are white wines made in a Brut style with medium (+) acidity. They range from lightly
  fruity to richly toasty. The medium intensity fruit ranges from green apple and lemon (cooler areas) to apricot (warmer areas), with
  brioche autolytic notes. In addition to the standard white sparkling wines, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and rosé are made.

Question 2

Crémant de Bourgogne Eminent

Answer 2

This category has an additional lees-ageing requirement of 24 months minimum.

Question 3

Crémant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent

Answer 3

This category has a number of requirements, including:
for whites: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay only
for rosé wines only, 20 per cent of Gamay is allowed
a vintage is optional, but is commonly used
a minimum of 36 months’ lees ageing and three months in the bottle before release
Brut designation only.