Crémant de Bourgogne (Non-vintage) - Domaine Perraud
Crémant de Bourgogne is a sparkling wine produced in the Burgundy region of France, famous for its fine wines. The name "Crémant" comes from the French "creme", meaning cream, referring to the creamy, velvety texture of this sparkling wine. Domaine Perraud is a historic French wine estate, run by the same family for several generations. Despite its long history, the estate has always stood out for its innovation and its adoption of sustainable farming techniques.
Crémant de Bourgogne (Non-vintage) - Domaine Perraud
Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
Area: France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or
Appellation: Crémant de Bourgogne AOC
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: Non-vintage
Winery: Domaine Perraud
Alcohol: 12%
The appellation: Crémant de Bourgogne AOC
The Crémant de Bourgogne AOC is a traditional method sparkling wine produced in Burgundy, one of the most prestigious wine regions of France. This appellation, established in 1975, is famous for its quality and for its refined character, achieved thanks to an exceptional terroir and rigorous winemaking.
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Who makes it: Domaine Perraud
Domaine Perraud is a family winery in the heart of the Mâconnais, in Burgundy. Founded by Jean-Christophe Perraud, the estate stands out for its elegant wines with a strong sense of place, made with an artisan approach that respects the purity of the grapes and the terroir. Thanks to sustainable farming and careful winemaking, the wines of Domaine Perraud express the typical character of the limestone hills of the Mâconnais, with a perfect balance between freshness and structure.
Find out more about Domaine PerraudThe vine of Crémant de Bourgogne
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.
Find out moreCrémant de Bourgogne: the Côte d'Or area
Côte d'Or
The Côte d’Or, in the heart of Burgundy, is one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world. Divided into two main subzones, the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, this hillside strip is famous for producing some of the finest red and white wines on the planet. Here you find legendary appellations, such as Romanée-Conti, Montrachet and Chambertin, and a myriad of vineyards classified as Grand Cru and Premier Cru.
Find out more about Côte d'OrClimate: Continental
Altitude: N.S.
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Inland area
Profile of Crémant de Bourgogne
Primary aromas: Ripe red fruit, Mineral
Secondary aromas: dried fruit, mineral notes
Tertiary aromas: Nuts, Mushrooms, Wet earth
Tasting notes: The Crémant de Bourgogne (Non-vintage) - Domaine Perraud offers an aromatic bouquet rich in white-fleshed fruit, white flowers and light notes of bread crust. On the palate it shows a balanced, soft and creamy structure, marked by a freshness and a liveliness that confirm its elegance and finesse.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Light |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Tannin | Medium-low |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Medium-long |
| Colour | Golden yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Light |
Winemaking methods used for Crémant de Bourgogne
Malolactic fermentation
Malolactic fermentation is a fundamental process in winemaking, particularly used for quality white, red and sparkling wines. This method plays a key role in determining the flavour and aromatic profile of many wines, helping to make them softer, more complex and suited to long ageing.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreMetodo Classico
The Metodo Classico is a refined sparkling winemaking technique used to produce high-quality sparkling wines. This method, also known as méthode champenoise (when speaking of Champagne), involves a second fermentation in the bottle, which gives the wine its characteristic fine, persistent bubbles, together with complex aromas and an elegant structure.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Crémant de Bourgogne
In stainless steel
Ageing in stainless steel is a winemaking practice aimed at preserving the freshness, aromatic integrity and varietal purity of the wine. It is used above all for white, rosé and young red wines, but also for light, easy-drinking reds that do not require maturation in wood. Stainless steel vessels are inert and impermeable to oxygen, so they do not interact with the wine: this makes it possible to bring out the fruity, floral and mineral component of the grape and of the terroir.
Find out moreIn bottle (over 36 months)
Ageing in bottle for more than 36 months is a practice reserved for wines for long laying down, designed for those seeking depth, finesse and maximum aromatic development. During this extended period, the wine matures sheltered from light and oxygen, letting time do its work in silence. This stage is particularly important for vintage wines, riservas and great classics, which in this way reach a perfect balance between intensity, elegance and sensory complexity.
Find out moreIn bottle (7–18 months)
Ageing in bottle for a period of between 7 and 18 months represents an intermediate stage of maturation, ideal for those wines that have already completed their ageing in wood, stainless steel or concrete, and that need further time to achieve full harmony and stability before being released. During this period, the wine develops slowly in the absence of oxygen, refining its structure, aromatic balance and softness on the palate.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Crémant de Bourgogne
- Yeast during ageing