Henri Champliau Brut Authentique NV (Crémant de Bourgogne)
A finely made Crémant de Bourgogne with citrus, orchard fruit, and crisp traditional-method structure. Elegant, polished, and one of the strongest Champagne alternatives in the batch.
The Henri Champliau Brut Authentique NV is a sparkling wine that brings together Burgundy’s winemaking heritage with the precision and finesse of the traditional method. Crafted in the Côte Chalonnaise by Henri Champliau, a family-owned estate dedicated exclusively to sparkling wines, this Crémant de Bourgogne captures both the structure of Pinot Noir and the elegance of Chardonnay in a refined, modern style.
Pinot Noir forms the backbone of the blend, providing depth, subtle red fruit character, and gentle power, while Chardonnay adds freshness, finesse, and vibrant lift. After vinification in small lots, the wine is aged for around 15 months on the lees, allowing it to develop its characteristic layers of flavour and creamy texture.
Versatile and stylish, the Brut Authentique NV is a sparkling wine made for both celebration and the table. It shines as an apéritif and pairs beautifully with seafood, smoked salmon, roast poultry, creamy cheeses, or light canapés. With its combination of freshness, fruit, and subtle complexity, it stands as a sophisticated alternative to Champagne, offering outstanding quality and value.
France
Burgundy
Blend
750ml
12%
NV
Crémant de BourgogneHenri Champliau Brut Authentique NV comes from Burgundy’s Crémant de Bourgogne category, a region and style that can offer outstanding value when made with care. This bottling leans on Pinot Noir with a smaller proportion of Chardonnay, using traditional-method production and extended lees ageing to build proper sparkling-wine complexity rather than simple fizz.
That Pinot-led blend is important because it gives the wine more body and shape than many lighter sparkling wines, while Chardonnay contributes freshness and lift. The result is a Crémant that feels convincingly serious — not an imitation Champagne, but a stylish sparkling Burgundy with its own attractive balance of fruit, tension, and creamy mousse.
For those looking for a more affordable alternative to Champagne without sacrificing quality or authenticity, this is one of the most convincing bottles in the category.
A dry sparkling wine with fine mousse, bright citrus freshness, and more body than many simple sparkling whites. It sits in that attractive middle ground where it feels festive enough for celebration and structured enough for food.
In simple terms: a premium Crémant — crisp, elegant, and a genuine step above generic sparkling wine.
- Appearance: Pale straw with fine persistent bubbles.
- Nose: Lemon, apple, pear, white flowers, and brioche.
- Palate: Crisp orchard fruit with creamy traditional-method texture.
- Texture: Fine mousse with bright, balanced body.
- Finish: Dry, polished, and lightly toasty.
- Overall Impression: A very successful Crémant de Bourgogne with genuine finesse and strong value.
- Aperitif Service – A very strong option before a meal.
- Smoked Salmon – The wine’s crispness and mousse work well here.
- Goat’s Cheese – Fresh enough to balance tangy cheese.
- Shellfish – Excellent with prawns and lighter seafood.
- Fried Canapés – A classic use of traditional-method sparkling wine.
- Serve at 7–9°C.
- No decanting required.
- Use tulip-shaped sparkling glasses or white wine glasses.
- Best enjoyed now and over the next 2–4 years.
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