La maison du Cremant Rosé
The History
The wines used to produce Cremant de Rourgogne come from
vaiious areas of Burgundy, each with its own particular attributes
The Vineyard
Characteristics Cremant grapes are picked early. They produce
wines which are light, bright, fruity and fresh with a golden
colour
The Wine
The wines producing Cremant de Bourgogne are entitled to a
yield of 8 500 bottles per hectare (2.5 acres) w hich is the lowest
for any sparkling appellation wine. At the time of the pressing,
only 100 liters of juicc may be extracted from every 150 kilo¬
grams of grapes. Any excess is put aside (e.g. for distillation).
The lermentation process is exactly the same as thai of Cham¬
pagne. Pinot Blanc.Chardonrtay, Aligoie. The cremant should be
served very cool: 46°F to 50°F (8° to 10°C)
Tasting Notes
Refreshing, bright, fruity and fresh with a nice rose color
Food Pairing
Cremant dc Bourgogne can be served as an aperitif on its own, or
with raspberry or strawberry liqueur ,or with black-currant (cas¬
sis) liqueur, becoming a Kir Royal, It is a wine to drink through¬
out a meal or as a dessert wine