Louis Picamelot Crémant de Bourgogne Brut NV, Burgundy

This Crémant de Bourgogne comes from Louis Picamelot, the Rully house that has made nothing but sparkling wine since 1926. It blends Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Aligoté grown on limestone soils, picked by hand and made by the traditional method, with the second fermentation in bottle followed by extended ageing on the lees and a light dosage.

In the glass it is a pale gold with fine, lively bubbles. The nose shows crisp apple, pear and citrus, with notes of brioche and toast. The palate is fresh and creamy, with orchard fruit, a touch of red-fruit depth from the Pinot Noir and a long, complex finish.

Serve well chilled, at around 6–8°C. It is ideal as an aperitif and with canapés, seafood, white fish, poultry and soft cheeses, and is a great choice for any celebration. Ready to enjoy now.

Maison Louis Picamelot is a family house in Rully, in Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise, founded in 1926 by Louis Picamelot, the son of a cooper and winegrower. It was one of the first houses in Rully to devote itself to sparkling wine, and it still makes nothing else. It remains in the hands of Louis’ descendants, and the estate has grown to around 11 hectares, including prized plots in Rully 1er Cru and Saint-Aubin. All grapes are picked by hand, earlier than for still wines, and every Crémant is made by the traditional method, with full malolactic fermentation, extended ageing on the lees and a light dosage. Part of the winery is set into an old Rully stone quarry.