JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset Cremant de Bourgogne No. 21 Brut NV
JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset Cremant de Bourgogne No. 21 Brut
Region: Burgundy, France
Vintage: NV
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: 40% Pinot Noir 35% Chardonnay 20% Gamay 5% Aligoté
ABV: 12%
Pale and vibrant in colour, the JCB No. 21 Crémant boasts aromas of citrus fruits, almonds and white flowers on the nose. The palate has refreshing and lifted acidity, coupled with a lovely, rich texture from the lees ageing.
The `JCB No. 21` Crémant de Bourgogne is an unusual blend of grapes, which are all sourced from parcels located across Burgundy. The vines grow on south-east facing slopes and are planted on clay and limestone soils. The Pinot Noir and Aligoté come from vineyards situated throughout the Côte d'Or. The Chardonnay and Gamay are sourced from the Mâconnais. All harvesting is done by hand.
Jean-Charles Boisset was born into a winemaking family in Burgundy. Today, Jean-Charles, his sister Nathalie, and his parents Jean-Claude and Claudine Boisset are proprietors of a collection of more than 20 great wine estates from the world’s pre-eminent wine producing regions.