Climate and Natural Factors
Range of climates across a wide range of sites from just south of Chablis to the Beaujolais. – 250 km Cote D’Or is the most continental – cold winters and hot, dry summers Yonne (Chablis) is the coldest with no distinct hot and dry summer – need to face south to ripen Maconnais – around Rully is a key source of Chardonnay – Mediterranean influence Hautes Cotes de Beaune and Hautes Cotes de Nuit Human Factors and Yield Generally pruned to a higher crop load with maximum yield of 75 hl/ha. Growers declare in March if vineyards are producing grapes for Cremant. Viticultural Factors and Harvest Frost, Esca, fungal diseases, hail Cremant rules apply – Hand Harvest Grape(s)
Pre-Fermentation
Fermentation Standard with neutral, cultured yeasts in SS. Malo? Optional to the winemaker Blending? Blended across regions Maturation 2nd Fermentation Traditional Method with some transfer method employed – Traditional method is the process in which a second fermentation takes place in the bottle in which it will later be sold. 9 month rule and no trends stated Bottling Brut dominates Production 50% growth in production since 2000 Style(s) Chardonnay dominated wines with medium + to high acidity, medium intensity flavors of apple and lemon with brioche autolytic flavors MOST ARE BRUT.
To RAISE QUALTIY AND HIGHER PRICE for a Better return on the grape investment - The region introduced two levels of higher quality wines... Cremant de Bourgogne Eminent –
Cremant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent –
Winemaker intent Majority are TM, just ripe primary fruit and brioche autolytics. Marketing and Business considerations
Jean Charles Boisset and Louis Bouillot are key producers.
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