01/02/2025
FROM THE STILLNESS OF THE VINES TO THE EFFERVESCENCE OF THE CELLAR
In winter, while the vines and the soil rest, the cellar is buzzing with activity!
But what happens in the life of a Crémant de Bourgogne after many months of ageing on lees?
Here are the final steps before our bottles leave Maison Louis Picamelot:
- Riddling – Gathering the sediment in the bottle’s neck (positioned upside down, known as sur pointe).
- Disgorging – Removing the accumulated sediment from the neck of the bottle.
- Dosage – Adding a small amount of liqueur d’expédition (between 0g and 5g of sugar per bottle, depending on the cuvée) to refine the balance of our Crémants de Bourgogne.
- Corking – Placing the final cork and wire cage to ensure perfect sealing and preserve the finesse of the bubbles.
- Poignettage – A crucial step to fully integrate the liqueur with the wine.
- Labelling – Capsule, label, and foil elegantly dress each bottle (stay tuned for a closer look in an upcoming post!).
- Shipping – Ready to be uncorked for your special moments!
Nothing is left to chance: every step, every moment matters to ensure excellence and reveal the finesse of our Crémants de Bourgogne.
26/01/2025
MAISON PICAMELOT FEATURED IN THE BOOK “MIEUX VAUT UN BON CRÉMANT”!
We are delighted to see three of our cuvées (Chazot, Reipes, Espoutières) featured in “Mieux vaut un bon crémant”, the very first book entirely dedicated to Crémants, written by Pierre Guigui, a wine expert with over 35 years of experience.
Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief for wines at Gault&Millau and Collection Director of “Le Savoir Boire” at Apogée publishing, Pierre Guigui is a renowned figure in the wine world. As an author, co-author, and editor of over forty books, he presents here a deep dive into the history, methods, and diversity of Crémants, with a rigorous selection of 311 cuvées from the eight Crémant appellations.
This is a wonderful recognition for our sparkling wines, which are increasingly appreciated for their quality and commitment to more sustainable viticulture.
A huge thank you to Pierre Guigui for this feature, and congratulations to everyone who works daily to promote Crémants!
Now available in your favorite bookstore!
07/01/2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025 !
🥂 The entire team at Maison Louis Picamelot wishes you a wonderful 2025! ✨
May this new year be sparkling, full of precious moments and effervescent discoveries. We thank you for sharing with us the passion for Crémant de Bourgogne!
31/12/2024
OUR CRÉMANTS DE BOURGOGNE ARE IN THE MAGAZINE “BOURGOGNE AUJOURD’UI”
✨ What if this transition to 2025 was the perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover our Crémant de Bourgogne “En Espoutières”? ✨
We are delighted to see our cuvée highlighted in the latest issue of “Bourgogne Aujourd’hui”. A well-deserved recognition for this exceptional crémant, born from a unique terroir that expresses both finesse and elegance.
This Crémant comes from one of our plots, planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The vines are located along the Côte de Nuits, near the Écrin des Climats of the Burgundy vineyard, in the town of Talant, at the gates of Dijon (the capital of gastronomy).
🍇 En Espoutières is the perfect blend of Burgundy’s richness and the craftsmanship of Maison Louis Picamelot. With its delicate bubbles, refreshing crispness, and beautiful complexity, it will accompany your exceptional moments throughout 2025.
8/12/2024
CLOS EUDES III
✨ What if you took advantage of this festive season to discover our Clos Eudes III vineyard? ✨
Located in Talant, on the prestigious Plateau de la Cour du Roy, this iconic plot of exceptional terroir overlooks Dijon, the capital of gastronomy.
🍇 Our new Clos Eudes III cuvée, from its historic first vintage in 2020, is a tribute to Eudes III, the 7th Duke of Burgundy and founder of the city in 1208. This terroir-driven blanc de blancs crémant, made from Chardonnay grafts, reveals the pure expression of its clay-limestone soil: fine bubbles, generous texture, elegant length on the palate, and remarkable aging potential.
To learn more, feel free to read this excellent article by journalist Fleur Bouyé on Terre de Vins :
23/12/2024
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Ready to pop your bottle of Crémant de Bourgogne from Terroirs Louis Picamelot tomorrow evening? 🥂
May the magic of the holidays light up your table and may each bubble be a promise of joy and sharing.
For those who haven’t yet had time to choose their Crémant, don’t worry: we are open tomorrow until 4 p.m.! 🎁
📅 Schedules for the next few days:
• Thursday 12/26: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Friday 12/27: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Closed: Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 December
• Reopening: Thursday January 2 during usual hours
🎅 Health and happiness to all for this beautiful evening ahead!
21/12/2024
FOOD AND CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE PAIRING
✨ A huge thank you to the talented Chef Alexandre Marza and his team at Maison 1898 for their warm welcome and this festive, refined creation. ✨
The chef takes us on a journey with an exceptional dish: delicately seared Scallops, enhanced by confit Buddha’s hand, fresh coriander, crunchy peanuts, and a lemongrass reduction. A festive composition, balancing subtlety, freshness, and aromatic depth.
To elevate this creation, the Cuvée Jean-Baptiste Chautard 2016 Vintage stands out with elegance. This Crémant de Bourgogne, full of freshness and refinement, pairs harmoniously with this unique culinary experience. 🥂
17/12/2024
FOOD AND CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE PAIRING
To make the most of this match, we recommend the “En Chazot” cuvée, vintage 2019.
This delightful duo combines the elegance of fine bubbles with the fresh, briny notes of oysters for a pairing that is both sophisticated and festive. 🥂🦪
Whether for a refined aperitif or a starter that will impress your guests, treat yourself to this harmonious experience!
05/12/2024
TASTING IN BELGIUM
The evening started with a tasting, allowing the 60 guests to discover the richness of our Terroirs Crémants. Then, the talented young Chef, Michel Van COLENBERGHE, aged 28, elevated each dish, offering a perfect pairing with our wines. 🥂
A night of elegance and gastronomy, where wine beautifully enhanced the culinary arts. 🎨🍽️
The next day, all day long, at the top of the WESTWING TOWER, in a spacious glass-walled area with a 180° panoramic view, more than 200 registered visitors tasted our 8 Cuvées of Crémants de Bourgogne. 🌍
A true success as the holiday season approaches! 🎉🎄