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Manoir Du Carra, Cremant de Bourgogne
By Pete's Provisions
€29,00
WHY WE LOVE THIS WINE
Sparkling Chardonnay from Burgundy made in the champagne style, this Crémant de Bourgogne from Manoir du Carra is fruitier and a fraction lighter than Blanc de Blanc champagne – and great value too
ABOUT THE WINERY
Manoir de Carra has passed through five generations of the Sambardier family and is presently run by Jean-Noel Sambardier and his two sons. The domaine has expanded from the original 4 hectares to 37 hectares of vines which are between 50 and 100-years old. Traditional methods are used where possible adapted to each individual plot to get the best out of each plot’s terroir.
The vineyards are managed carefully, respecting nature and the environment. The domaine has received “High Environmental Value” (HEV) certification which aims to identify and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Manoir du Carra says “… we do not use any chemical fertilizers nor pesticides nor any synthetic products. We attach a great deal of importance to a sustainable approach. We use the most natural phytosanitary products which will take the greatest care of the environment.” No sulphur is added to its wines.
This is a lovely fresh medium-bodied Crémant from Manoir du Carra, one of Beaujolais & Burgundy’s top producers. It’s a Blanc de Blanc as it’s produced solely from Chardonnay grapes and has a beautiful floral & fruity bouquet with just a hint of Champagne aromas of biscuit and brioche. This wine has a persistent mousse; I drank it over several days just using a clip down cap on the bottle to preserve it and it kept fresh and sparkling. On the palate white fruits abound like apple and pear plus I noticed a hint of tangerine. The fruits and the light brioche flavours balance well with the fresh acidity and you are left with a long-lasting creamy, fruit finish. I can’t tell you how much I love this wine. It makes a very good alternative to Champagne given it is produced by the same method, from the same grapes and has the same characteristics as Champagne but with a lower price tag.
WINE STATS
| Producer | Manoir Du Carra |
| Year | NV |
| Region | Burgundy |
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Country |
France |
| Styles | Bubbles |
| Size | 750ml |
| Closure | Cork |
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Alcohol |
12.5% |
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Varieties |
Blend |