# Clotilde Davenne Brut Extra Crémant de Bourgogne (NV)

- **Producer:** Clotilde Davenne
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 4–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lemon, apple, peach, bread, pastry, biscuit, brioche

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Made using the traditional method, the same as Champagne.
- Features Pinot Noir vines dating back to 1973.
- Aims to express the purity of Burgundy's terroir.
- Aims for a 'Champagne-like' quality at a more accessible price.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its minerality complements the briny notes of shellfish. Citrus elements in the wine can echo citrus in dishes, and its dryness balances the subtle sweetness of crab and lobster.

## 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.