Henri Champliau Crémant De Bourgogne Brut NV

Winemaking

Henri Champliau crafts Crémant de Bourgogne using traditional méthode champenoise, honoring the exacting standards of Burgundy's sparkling wine appellation. The house prioritizes precision in blending and extended aging on the lees to develop complexity and finesse in the bottle.

Tasting Notes

This sparkling wine opens with delicate, inviting aromas of green apple and citrus, with a whisper of brioche from its time on the lees. On the palate, you'll find crisp minerality and bright acidity balanced by subtle notes of white peach and hazelnut, giving the wine both elegance and depth. The fine, persistent bubbles carry these flavors through to a clean, refreshing finish marked by a distinctive mineral quality that speaks to Burgundy's limestone terroir.

Producer

Henri Champliau is a small producer dedicated to the traditional sparkling wines of Burgundy, where Crémant production represents a serious craft rather than a lesser alternative to Champagne. The house maintains exacting standards for aging and blending, ensuring each bottle reflects the character and complexity expected from this prestigious appellation.

Terroir

Crémant de Bourgogne comes from Burgundy's heartland, a region renowned for its cool climate and limestone-rich soils that impart mineral precision to sparkling wines. The continental climate of eastern France produces grapes with excellent acidity and elegance—the ideal foundation for traditional method sparkling wine.

Food Pairings

This versatile sparkling wine shines alongside oysters or fresh seafood, where its crisp acidity and brioche notes create a natural harmony. Try it with creamy mushroom risotto or roasted chicken with herbs for a more composed pairing, or simply enjoy it on its own as an aperitif.