Cremant de Bourgogne, one of the wine world's best kept secrets. Truth be told, I've drank more Crement de Bourgogne over the last couple of years versus the twenty years before that. Yes, I like it a lot. This one is sensational. Made from 2/3 Chardonnay, 1/3 Aligote, aged 9 months on the lees. The vineyards are tended organically, with the vines averaging 50 years old. The estate has 20 acres of vines. A dozen different micro cuvees are made. This one is lively, fresh, bright with a green apple and citrus character, with a bit of underlying creaminess. It's excellent, from start to finish, ideal as a starter wine or with shellfish or smoked salmon. With a good stopper, it'll keep for days in the fridge. Total production 280 cases. Drink now.  

Body/weight 3, flavor intensity 3, acidity 4, oak 0, sweetness 0