Sparkling Wines Crémant de Bourgogne Jean & Gérard Musso

Jean & Gérard Musso’s Crémant de Bourgogne is a beautiful non-vintage sparkling wine, made using the traditional method from a blend typical of the Burgundy region—often Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and sometimes including smaller amounts of Aligoté or Gamay. The grapes are sourced from the broader Burgundy appellation, lending versatility and freshness to the wine. As a Brut, the wine is dry with just the right hint of residual sugar to balance its vibrant acidity, making it especially refreshing. Extended aging on lees adds an extra dimension of complexity, offering delicate notes of brioche and white blossom alongside lively citrus and orchard fruit flavours.

The Burgundy region is celebrated for its intricate patchwork of vineyards, each with unique soils ranging from limestone to marl, which imbue the wines with minerality and finesse. With a relatively cool continental climate, Burgundy excels in producing grapes with a perfect balance of acidity and ripeness—a key factor for sparkling wines like Crémant de Bourgogne. The tradition of sparkling wine here dates back centuries, offering a refined alternative to Champagne but with its own distinctive regional character.

This Crémant de Bourgogne is perfect as an aperitif and pairs brilliantly with elegant appetisers such as gougères (cheese puffs), oysters, or lightly smoked salmon. For a classic Burgundy experience, you might try it alongside jambon persillé or a chicken terrine. Its lively bubbles and crisp acidity also make it ideal with tempura, sushi, or fresh goat’s cheese salads—the minerality resonates nicely with creamy and salty textures.

To make the most of its finesse and aromatic expression, serve this sparkling wine well-chilled, ideally at 6-8°C. Use flutes or white wine glasses to concentrate the aromas and maintain the mousse. Enjoy young for its vibrant freshness, though a good NV Crémant can develop further complexity over a couple of years in the cellar.