Terres Dorées Charmes Crémant de Bourgogne NV

What is Crémant de Bourgogne exactly? Well, it’s a sparkling wine made in the traditional method (think Champagne) from Bourgogne (Burgundy), France which is just south of Champagne. Secret weapon - they use similar grapes as Champagne for sparkling. Crémant is a great alternative to Champagne in France. There are 8 appellations in France where Crémant is produced with slightly different rules by appellation on ageing, grape varietals and label laws. Bourgogne is allowed to use Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay, Aligoté, Gamay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Melon and Pinot Blanc. The dominant varieties are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Label Tips for Crémant de Bourgogne:

• Crémant: minimum 9 months ageing

• Eminent: Minimum of 24 months on the lees

• Grand Eminent: Minimum 36 months on the lees, only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Terres Dorées Charmes de Jean-Paul Brun Crémant de Bourgogne NV is made of 100% Chardonnay grapes and aged 18 months on its lees. Pale lemon color with medium intensity of lemon, green apple, pear, peach, lemon, toast, mushroom, minerals and acacia. Palate is off-dry, medium + acid, medium body, medium alcohol, medium intensity of lemon, green apple, pear, peach, lemon, grapefruit, brioche, toast, mushroom, minerals, acacia and salinity.

Pair with smoked salmon with chive cream, tuna tartare, butter poached shrimp, mini brioche lobster rolls, smoked ham crostini, chicken and apple compote bites.

I paired it with Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Sicilian Caponata (the grilled eggplant, red peppers, cherry tomatoes, kalmata olives, basil with a vinaigrette of grilled lemon, garlic, honey, olive oil and warm spices - the C’s - coriander, cumin, cinnamon,& nutmeg. 🤩 wow it was delicious 🥂 Paired beautifully with the freshness and crisp nature of the wine made the dish sung with happiness.