Bruno Dangin - Crémant De Bourgogne "Cuvee Blanche" NV (750ml)

Don't miss out on our absolute favorite under $25 bubbly, Bruno Dangin's incredible Crémant de Bourgogne Cuvée Blanche. This incredible value is better than many non-vintage "true" Champagnes, but this is about half the price!

When our importer gave us the inside track that he was able to secure a little more of Domaine Dangin's deliciously affordable Crémant de Bourgogne, we grabbed all we could. We'd been trying to get our hands on this value priced Champagne look-alike for several years, but the minuscule amount that was imported each year was essentially glommed up as a by-the-glass exclusive by a three-starred Michelin restaurant in NYC.

We finally got a small allocation last year, and duly sold out. But this year we made the preferred list big time with a decent supply (except half bottles which are sold out), and we can happily sell away! And we got a great price too, with today's offer the lowest price anywhere in the world except one shop in Spain, off by less than a dollar. At just around half the price of a good Champagne, this is THE bubbly to stock up on for holiday enjoyment and gift giving! In stock now, more arriving weekly.

So just why is this little sparkler so good? First, the winery and vineyards are located in the Department of the Côte d'Or, just a couple of miles south of the Aube region of Champagne where the cool climate lends itself to making world class bubbly. The grapes are planted in Argilo-Calcaire from the Jurassique Supérieur era, lending a fine minerality and Champagne like crispness and racy focus to the wines, with beautiful apple tinged fresh fruit and a hint of brioche giving it an unmistakable Champagne character.

Second, Bruno spares absolutely nothing in terms of doing it right. Farming is organic -  ECOCERT Bio certified - and all done by hand, the vines are an average of 30 years old, and it is made from 100% Pinot Noir.

Third, the winemaking process exceeds even the minimum aging required in Champagne, and goes far beyond what is required by law for Crémant de Bourgogne, with the wines spending 30 months on the lees gaining finesse, elegance and a fine mousse typically only experienced on wines costing 2-3 times more. 

The bottom line here is this is a beautiful bubbly that will keep true Champagne lovers smiling without breaking the bank, and I can keep my New Year's resolution by enjoying this delicious Champagne ringer at an incredible bargain price!