COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Clotilde Davenne
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clotilde Davenne Brut Extra Crémant de Bourgogne is a non-vintage sparkling white wine from Burgundy, France, crafted using the traditional method. It is a blend primarily of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with some Pinot Noir vines dating back to 1973. The wine is produced by Clotilde Davenne, who established her domaine in 2005 after extensive experience in Chablis, focusing on expressing the purity of the terroir and fruit. The vines are located in the Yonne department of Burgundy, grown in Kimmeridgian soils. This Crémant de Bourgogne is distinguished by its freshness, minerality, and balance, offering a quality often associated with more expensive sparkling wines.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
4-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made using the traditional method, the same as Champagne.
Fact 02
Features Pinot Noir vines dating back to 1973.
Fact 03
Aims to express the purity of Burgundy's terroir.
Fact 04
Aims for a 'Champagne-like' quality at a more accessible price.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Clotilde Davenne Brut Extra Crémant de Bourgogne is produced using the traditional method, also known as the 'méthode traditionnelle,' which involves a second fermentation in the bottle to create its bubbles. The wine is fermented with natural yeasts. Following fermentation, it undergoes 18 months of aging sur lattes, meaning it rests on its lees (spent yeast cells). This process contributes to the wine's texture and complexity. Harvests are conducted by hand. Clotilde Davenne's approach emphasizes natural farming without chemical intervention, aiming to express the purity of the Burgundy terroir.
