{"product_id":"paul-nicolle-cremant-de-bourgogne","title":"Paul Nicolle Cremant de Bourgogne","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe fruit for Paul Nicolle’s Crémant de Bourgogne comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMolosmes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, a small village on the border of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBurgundy and Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, just a short drive from Chablis. The vineyard sits on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKimmeridgian limestone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, the same fossil-rich soil that defines both Chablis and parts of the Aube in southern Champagne. At an average vine age of 20 years, the Pinot Noir grown here benefits from a cool, continental climate — marked by long growing seasons and sharp diurnal swings — that preserves acidity and encourages slow, even ripening. This location, both geographically and geologically aligned with Champagne, is rare terroir for Crémant, and it brings exceptional structure and finesse to the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMade from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, this Crémant (Champagne method) is vinified in stainless steel with a mix of selected and native yeasts, followed by full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emalolactic fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. The base wine is aged in tank for a year, then spends \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e16 months on lees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e in bottle before being hand-riddled and disgorged. The result is a sparkling wine with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eprecision, length, and texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — showing notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewild strawberry, crushed stone, white flowers, and brioche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. The mousse is fine and persistent, the palate dry but layered, finishing with a mineral edge that unmistakably echoes its Chablis roots. This is not Crémant made in the style of Champagne — it’s Crémant made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e someone who knows Champagne, but wanted something distinctly Burgundian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCharly Nicolle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e grew up in the village of Fleys, just outside Chablis, where his family has been growing vines since the late 19th century. After working in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAube region of Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, he returned home with a vision: to make traditional-method sparkling wine that reflects both his Chablis heritage and Champagne training. In 2014, his wife \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLucie Thieblemont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e acquired a few hectares of Pinot Noir near Fleys, and together they began producing Crémant fully in-house — a rarity in Burgundy. From \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evinification to hand riddling and disgorgement à la volée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, every step is done at the domaine. This is sparkling wine made with the same care and intention as their Chablis: clean, expressive, and elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotato latkes with crème fraîche and caviar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clean, mineral-driven acidity of the Crémant cuts through the richness of fried potato, while its fine mousse and subtle red fruit provide lift against the cool, briny pop of caviar. Crème fraîche bridges the two — creamy but not heavy, elegant but grounded. This is a classic, high-contrast pairing that feels both indulgent and precise and is perfectly festive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anvil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41228678955168,"sku":"","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/IMG-7693.png?v=1765757857","url":"https:\/\/danverwinemerchant.com\/products\/paul-nicolle-cremant-de-bourgogne","provider":"Denver Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}