Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blancs Brut, Terres Secretes NV

Crémants are sparkling wines made in different regions France outside of Champagne, but the method of production is the same and means the best examples certainly bear comparison to their Champenois cousins. This example from Burgundy is made by the excellent cooperative in the Mâconnais village of Prissé. Being a Blanc de Blancs it's made entirely from Chardonnay, which is the main white variety grown in Burgundy. It's dry, light and crisp with delicately perfumed and floral aromas that lead onto a clean and fresh palate with notes of white flowers, honeysuckle, peach and pear.

Its light touch and lovely florality make it a very versatile sparkler.

Les Vignerons des Terres Secrètes, dating back to 1928, has, overtime, become a major player in the Mâconnais region by merging several smaller co-operatives. Chardonnay is the star grape here, and their wines, including those from St Véran and Pouilly-Fuissé, are known for their elegant, mineral, and vibrant character. They exemplify what you should expect from a co-operative: quality, reliability, and good value.