November Wines of France

For this month we'll be showcasing wines from France that will pair beautifully with the upcoming holiday celebrations:

NV Victorine de Chastenay Crémant de Bourgogne 

This Crémant de Bourgogne represents an incredible level of quality and value. Long an afterthought for many producers in Burgundy, these delicious sparklers come from fruit grown exclusively in the Côtes de Nuits and Côtes De Beaune in Burgundy - a welcome contrast to most Crémant de Bourgognes that are made from fruit grown in the Mâconnais, Beaujolais, and Côte Chalonnaise. The blend is 75% Pinot Noir, 10% Gamay, 10% Aligoté, 5% Chardonnay from 40 year old vines on average. The result is a complex and refreshing Brut Blanc, made in tank to preserve the minerality and freshness of the Côte d’Or fruit, then undergoing a secondary fermentation in the bottle where it is aged on the lees for 20 months before release (the minimum…