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Cremant de Bourgogne Flashcards

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Whats the typical profile of Crémant de Bourgogne?

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  • Typically made from Chardonnay (dominant) and Pinot Noir
  • Medium (+) - High acid
  • Brut
  • Fruit character varies from cirtus to tropical
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How large is the production of Crémant de Bourgogne?

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170,000hL (10% of total Burgundy production)

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In what areas of Burgundy can grapes grown for Crémant legally be sourced from?

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Anywhere within the Bourgogne AOC

All departéments: Yonne, Côte d’Or, Saône-et-Loire, and Rhône

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Where are grapes for crémant typically sourced from?

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  • Maconnais
  • Chalonnaise (especially around Rully)
  • Beaujolais
  • Chablis
  • Hautes Côtes de Beaune/Nuit
  • Flatland in Côte d’Or
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What is Cave de Lugny?

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  • Large co-op of 400 members
  • Established in the Maconnais
  • Largely produces Chardonnay
  • Produces a number of Crémants
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Who is the largest producer of Crémant de Bourgogne?

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Veuve Ambal

  • Established in Rully, now production is centered in Beaune
  • Only produces Crémant
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What are the main climatic distinctions within Burgundy?

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North (Yonne):
- Cooler climate
- Vines need to be south/south-east facing to ripen
- High acid, light body

Central (Côte d’Or):
- Most continental (low winter temps, dry and sunny summers)
- Just ripe fruit w/high acidity
- High value, little becomes cremant

South (Maconnais/Beaujolais):
- Mediterranean influence (higher summer temp)
- Ripe fruit w/lower acid
- At risk of summer storms

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What are the common hazards for growers of crémant?

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  • Frost
  • Hail
  • Esca
  • Fungal diseases
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What is the maximum yield for Cremant de Bourgogne?

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75 hL/ha (compared to 70 for Macon AOC or 57 for Villages level whites in Côte d’Or)

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When must a producer decide to make crémant with the vines? Why?

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By the end of March, if they want to achieve the max yield of 75 hL/ha

After pruning decisions have been made

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What are all of the grapes permitted in the use of Crémant de Bourgogne production?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Aligoté
  • Melon
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Why are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir the dominant grapes in Crémant de Bourgogne?

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  • Most producers are already growing it, not many plantings of other varietals
  • They display autolytic traits well
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What are the blending requirements for Crémant de Bourgogne?

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  • 30% minimum of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or Pinot Gris, either alone or in a blend
  • 20% maximum of Gamay
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What is the producer breakdown (by percentages) of Crémant de Bourgogne?

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NM ~ 68%
CM ~30%
RM ~2%

The top 10 producers account for 90% of volume

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Why is there so little Crémant de Bourgogne coming from small producers?

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High production costs

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How do many independent winemakers produce Crémant de Bourgogne?

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  1. Buy grapes
  2. Bring to sparkling wine specialist for production
  3. Sell finished wine
16
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How has popularity for Crémant de Bourgogne increased?

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+30% in sales during the decade up to 2017

17
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Where is the majority of Crémant de Bourgogne sold?

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Domestically (~60%)

18
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What are the largest export markets for Crémant de Bourgogne?

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  • USA
  • Sweden
    Increasing in:
  • UK
  • Germany
  • Belgium
19
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What are the other tiers of Crémant de Bourgogne?

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  • Crémant de Bourgogne Eminent
  • Crémant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent
20
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What are the requirements for Crémant de Bourgogne Eminent?

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Only difference is min. 24 months of lees aging

21
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What are the requirements for Crémant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent?

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  • 36 month min. lees aging, with additional 3 months in bottle before release
  • Brut designation only
  • White: Chard and PN only
  • Rosé: max. 20% Gamay
  • Vintage is optional, but common
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Why is sourcing grapes for Crémant de Bourgogne a challenge?

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  • Constant risk of small vintages (frost and hail)
  • Rising prices for fruit

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