Cremant de Bourgogne Flashcards
What variety is the most widely used for Cremant de Bourgogne?
Chardonnay
what are the two varieties used for Cremant de Bourgogne?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
How much of wines produced in Burgundy does Cremant de Bourgogne account for
10%
How much production is there of Cremant de Bourgogne currently
170,000 hl (2014-2018)
this has more than doubled since the turn of the millennium
General SAT for Cremant de Bourgogne?
there is a range of styles - but typical is:
white wines, brut style
medium + acidity to high acidity
med intensity fruit ranges from apple and lemon (cooler areas) to apricot (warmer areas) with brioche and/or biscuit autolytic notes
Besides standard white sparkling wines what other types are made in Cremant de Bourgogne?
Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, and Rose
Where is fruit sourced from in Cremant de Bourgogne?
any of the burgundy departments: Yonne (Chablis), Cote d’Or (Cote d’Or), Saone-et-Loire (Chalonnais, Maconnais) and Rhone (Beaujolais)
What is the distance between north and south in Cremant de Bourgogne and what is this impact?
250 km which can influence style if regional fruit is kept separate in a specific wine
What are the main sources of grapes for Cremant in Cremant de Bourgogne?
Maconnais (esp Chardonnay), the Cote Chalonnaise especially around Rully
Beaujolais
areas around Chablis in the Yonne department and Chatillon-sur-Seine (immediately south of the southernmost part of Champagne)
Hautes Cotes de Beaune and Hautes Cotes de Nuits
Flateland vineyards on the Cote d’Or
Who is the largest single producer of Cremant de Bourgogne
Veuve Ambal (30% of the area’s needs, vineyards in 6 different areas of Burgundy)
Why is there a range of climates in Cremant de Bourgogne area?
the size of the area is so large
What is the climate in the northern areas of Cremant de Bourgogne
cool climate typically no distinct hot dry summer period
How are vines planted in the northern area of Cremant de Bourgogne?
facing south-east or south to gain maximum warmth and light
What kind of wines are produced in the northern area of Cremant de Bourgogne?
high in acidity and light in body
What is the climate in the central areas of Cremant de Bourgogne
continental climate with low sometimes freezing winter temps and drier sunny summers
What kind of wines are produced in the central area of Cremant de Bourgogne?
just ripe fruit and high acidity
very little fruit from this area actually goes to Cremant due to the high value of the grapes
What is the climate in the southern areas (Maconnais, Beaujolais) of Cremant de Bourgogne
Mediterranean influence with high summer temps with risks of summer storms
What kind of wines are produced in the southern area of Cremant de Bourgogne?
riper fruit character and lower acididty
What hazards to growers face for Cremant grapes?
same as Burgundy as a whole: hail, spring frosts, fungal disease, esca
what are the max yields for Cremant de Bourgogne?
75 hl/ha -significantly higher than for still wines in Burgundy
When must growers declare the vineyard will be used for Cremant by? why?
by the end of March, at the end of winter when decisions about pruning have to be made
What are the varieties permitted for Cremant de Bourgogne?
typically same as still wines: Gamay, Pinot Gris, PInot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Aligote, Chardonnay, and Melon
What are the two varieties that dominate Cremant de Bourgogne? why?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir because they can display autolytic traits
What is base wine made from in Cremant de Bourgogne wines?
EARLY HARVESTED fruit
Do wines from Cremant de Bourgogne go through malolactic conversion?
its the producer’s choice
What is in the Cremant de Bourgogne blend?
min of 30% Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, PInot Blanc, or Pinot Gris either alone or in a blend
max permitted Gamay in blend is 20%
What is mainy used in Cremant de Bourgogne blends?
Chardonnay and Pinot noir for white
very little pinot blanc or pinot gris planted
What are rose’s made from in Cremant de Bourgogne?
mainly Pinot Noir
What are the breakout of merchant houses, co-operatives, and independent winemakers in cremant de Bourgogne
about 2/3 = merchant houses
30% co-operatives
2% = independent wine makers
Where do many independent winemakers take the wine grown for Cremant de Bourgogne?
specialist sparkling wine producer to make the wine for them and receive the finished bottles back to sell
Explain sales of Cremant de Bourgogne in the decade to 2017
sales have risen by 1/3
Who are the biggest volume of wine marketed by for Cremant de Bourgogne?
negociants and co-operatives
with top ten companies being responsible for 90% of vol
Who are two significant producers in Cremant de Bourgogne?
Jean Charles Boisset and Louis Bouillot
How much do exports of Cremant de Bourgogne account for?
40% of the sales and continues to grow
What countries are the prinicpal export markets for Cremant de Bourgogne?
USA and Sweden
Where are exports of Cremant de Bourgogne rising rapidly?
UK, Belgium, and Germany
What are the two top tiers that were recently introduced to develop a hierarchy with Cremant de Bourgogne
Cremant de Bourgogne Eminent
Cremant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent
Describe Cremant de Bourgogne Eminent
category with additional lees aging requirement of 24 months min
Describe Cremant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent
additional requirements:
for whites : PInot noir and Chardonnay only
for roses only: 20% of Gamay is allowed
vintage is optional but commonly used
min of 36 mths lees aging and 3 mths in bottle before release
brut designation only
Why can sourcing grapes in Burgundy for Cremant de Bourgogne be a problem?
rising prices for still wines from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reduce the availability of grapes for Cremant
