Marks & Spencer, Classics no12 Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy, France NV

90
Tasted by: Tina Gellie
(at Waterside House W2, 06 Oct 2021)
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2023
A traditional-method blend of 54% Pinot Noir with Aligoté, Gamay and Chardonnay mainly from the 2018 vintage, it's aged for 18 months on lees, with a welcome low dosage. Green apple, aniseed, citrus and redcurrant flavours. A top pick to stock up on for the festive season. In store only,
90
Tasted by: Tina Gellie
(at Waterside House, London, 12 Sep 2023)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2027
Always a great-value sparkling, made the same way as Champagne and left on its lees for 18 months for toasty, yeasty complexity. The 2024 release uses 2021 base wine from vines averaging 20 years, it's 43% Pinot Noir and 24% Aligote, supported by Gamay and Chardonnay. Crisp acidity, ripe red apple juiciness and a tart redcurrant finish.
Marks & Spencer, Classics no12 Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy, France NV
Producer
Marks & Spencer
Brand
Classics no12
Wine Type
Sparkling
Colour
White
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Crémant de Bourgogne
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
12.00%
Body
Light
Grapes
24% Aligoté
16% Chardonnay
17% Gamay