# Claude Gheeraert Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Tradition (NV)

- **Producer:** Claude Gheeraert
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €8
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, lemon, red cherry, pear, apple, biscuit, brioche, pastry

## About this wine

Claude Gheeraert Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Tradition is a sparkling white wine from the Burgundy region of France. Produced by Claude Gheeraert, it is a Non-Vintage (NV) wine made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Crémant de Bourgogne appellation encompasses the entire Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions. Claude Gheeraert cultivates 7 hectares of vineyards in Mosson and Bissey-la-Côte, with a vineyard composition of two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay. The producer practices reasoned and sustainable viticulture, and all Crémants are produced in-house. The Gheeraert family has a history in agriculture, transitioning from mixed farming to viticulture, with the fifth generation now involved in the business. This wine is noted for its balance between Pinot Noir's fullness and Chardonnay's freshness, and it is produced using the traditional method, offering an alternative to Champagne at a generally more affordable price.

## Interesting facts

- Crafted using the traditional method, the same as Champagne.
- A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a reported 70/30 split for Tradition.
- Awarded Gold at the Concours des Feminalise.
- Recognized with 2 Stars from Le Guide Hachette des Vins.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and effervescence cut through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, cleansing the palate. Its subtle fruit notes complement the natural sweetness of shellfish, while the wine's structure stands up to richer preparations.

## Wine making process

Claude Gheeraert Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Tradition is produced using the traditional method, also known as Méthode Traditionnelle, which involves a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its sparkle. The wine is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with the specific proportions of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay for the 'Tradition' cuvée. The grapes are grown on the producer's 7 hectares of vineyards in Mosson and Bissey-la-Côte, where reasoned and sustainable viticulture practices are employed. All Crémants are vinified in-house by Claude Gheeraert to ensure consistent quality. Following the secondary fermentation, the wine typically undergoes aging on its lees, which contributes to its texture and complexity.