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Maison Montgermont, Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut, NV, Burgundy, France
Producer Profile
Montgermont was started in 1822 and throughout the 19th and 20th centuries the team at Montgermont have honed their craft, receiving well deserved awards and accolades for their sparkling wines.
Samuel Montgermont was not predestined to dive into the wine world, born and raised in Brittany originally a legal expert, he eventually began specialising in viticultural and vinification and for this he settled in the Rhone valley. Samuel fell in love with the region and with the world of wine and all it can offer. After working in general and cellar management at renowned estates including Domaine des Béates (property of Michel Chapoutier) and then Chateau la Gardine in Chateauneuf du Pape.
More recently Samuel was appointed general manager of the Compagnie Vinicole de Bourgogne, and it was here that he discovered both the world of sparkling wines and Burgundy. Benefiting from his Rhone blending expertise, Samuel started his side project; the blending of an own line of wines under his signature, Montgermont.
Viticulture
Côte Chalonnaise is probably the birthplace of Crémant de Bourgogne. Indeed, in 1822 grape growers based in Rully and Mercurey invited a young Champagne winemaker to their estates. Burgundy sparkling wine was born.
All over the 19th and 20th centuries, this sparkling production has improved, until the recognition in 1975 of the AOC Crémant de Bourgogne.
The soil is made of argilo-calcareous marls.
Grape varieties : Mostly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Soil : clay and limestone
Climate : semi continental
Vines : Aged 20 to 35 years, Guyot pruning
Winemaking
The varietals are pressed and fermented separately. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, the base wines are aged on fine lees for 6 to 9 months.
They will then be blended to determine the profile of the final cuvée.
The blends are then bottled with the sugar and yeast in order to obtain the second fermentation in bottle, the so-called ‘prise de mousse’. A sparkling wine is created that will be aged for a minimum of a year on lees, mandatory condition for the appellation.
18 to 30 months ageing on fine lees.
Disgorgement, completed with the expedition liqueur, allows to finalize the process.
Tasting Note
A shiny pale gold colour. A fine, lively and generous bubble underlines the festive character of this Crémant.
On the nose, aromas of white fruits, and particularly peach and fresh pear, are expressed with great intensity. Notes of hazelnuts appear in the background on lemony nuances.
The effervescence on the palate is elegant and not overwhelming. Flavours of white fruits mixed together pleasant sweetness. A contained acidity leaves room for a nice balance.
Goes well with
Can be enjoyed from the aperitif to the dessert, with fine cuisine.
Cellaring
Within two years of its release to fully enjoy its fresh, crisp qualities.
Features
Varieties: Chardonnay 80%, Pinot Noir 20%
Colour: White
ABV: 12%
Closure: Natural Cork
Style: Sparkling
Case Size: 6 x 75cl
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Vintage: NV
Vintage: NV
