JAFFELIN CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT

Tasting notes:

When young it is quite pale, taking on golden or straw-colored tints with the years. The nose is very pleasant with citrus and flower notes, evolving to buttery and brioche notes with age. On the palate the Cremant is very fresh and lively with a long finish. 

About the wine:

This wine is an intermingling of grapes from different areas, each for their own very special characteristics. Those from the Mâconnais give fattiness and suppleness, while those from the Yonne and the Châtillonnais give liveliness and freshness.

The Blanc de Blancs Crémant de Bourgogne is made only from white grapes, and mainly Chardonnay. Made in the traditional way, the second fermentation takes place in the bottle to obtain more delicate and fine bubbles. 

About the producer:

Founded in 1816, the maison Jaffelin house is now considered the smallest of the great houses of Burgundy. The house Jaffelin vinifies and ages his wines in the historic center of Beaune in the prestigious cellars of the Chapter of Our Lady of the twelfth century, maintaining traditional methods. For example, the estate presses its grapes in a vertical wine-press; a rare, traditional technique using handmade vats.  

This allows for “hand sewn” wines coming from “small villages” as Rully, Santenay, Monthélie, Fixin but also best known villages such as Beaune, Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle Musigny.

Food match:

Brilliant as an aperitif, with seafood, white meats or a good cheese selection.