Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Louis Bouillot – Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Millésimé 2018
AOC Crémant de Bourgogne – Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France 🇫🇷

Overview
From limestone- and chalk-rich soils in Burgundy’s Nuits-Saint-Georges, crafted in the méthode champenoise. 60% Chardonnay forms the base of this vintage blend and 40% Pinot Noir, offering a sparkling wine that mirrors Champagne’s finesse while carrying a Burgundian soul.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh orchard fruit (apple, pear), lemon zest, brioche, and subtle minerality. Hints of almond and chalk elevate its elegance.

Mouthfeel
Crisp yet rounded, with fine persistent bubbles. A structured, creamy texture balanced by bright acidity.

Food Pairings
Excellent with oysters, scallops, or sushi. Also pairs beautifully with creamy cheeses like Brie or Comté.

Verdict
A superb Crémant, layered, refined, and capable of standing tall beside many Champagnes. A hidden gem for those seeking value without compromise in elegance.

Did You Know?
Crémant de Bourgogne is produced under strict regulations similar to Champagne, including secondary fermentation in bottle and extended lees aging, yet often costs a fraction of the price.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
Among the most structured and Champagne-like Crémants I’ve tried. Simply amazing. Cheers! — 9 hours ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

This had rich, ripe, lemon, pear fruit with wet stone, mineral & floral notes — 4 months ago

Chey And Rich

9.0

A bit dry but still good sweetness! — 5 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Such a brilliant wine and it never gets old how good and how inexpensive this is. Nose is all black, red and sour cherries and super ebullient. Just amazing fruit and even some blackberry and blackberry flower. In your face fruit like this level should be. Haunting and elegant and this is giving Volnay like no other version. The nose is a 9.5. Wow!! The palate is a fruit nuke. But it’s also got energy and edge. Great acidity and minerals along side the plump fruit. Really balanced and so pure and just beautiful. Licorice on the finish and I can only expect it to open more. This is so lush and decadent on day 2. What a wine. A highlight of the vintage. — a month ago

Andrew Belzer

8.9

Bruised Granny Smith Apple, yeasty bread, chalk — 3 months ago

Christian Fischer

9.3

Getting to the last bottle of this set of 2007s. Holding up great and still a 9.3 for me. The tannins were always more pronounced in this wine and likely why it held up so well through the years - probably has 10 more years in it. — 4 months ago

Slestyan

9.4

Just get it — a month ago

Louis Martin

9.0

Entry-dry, light floral aroma, strong bubbles, tastes of summer. — 2 months ago

Jess

9.1

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of black &red fruit, garrigue.
Dry. Flavors of blackberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, peppercorn, strawberry, herbal. Rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 4 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Classic style and quite well made — 5 months ago