Best Crémants to drink for a delicious Champagne and Prosecco alternative
If Champagne is the king of Christmas, Prosecco is undoubtedly the queen, while Cava might just be the heir. But what does that make Crémant? The spare? We think not!
As the unsung hero of sparkling wine, it’s made the same ‘traditional method’ as Champagne but can’t be called as such because it’s produced outside of the region, while it’s aged for a minimum of nine months to form its rich texture, dry flavour and soft bubbles. There are eight official styles of Crémant you’ll find on the shelves, but the main ones are Crémant d’Alsace, Crémant de Bourgogne, Crémant de Loire and Crémant de Limoux, each with a distinctive profile.
Kathryn Glass, buying manager and wine educator at independent wine and spirits supplier Kingsland Drinks, says: “I’ve been a long-time convert to Crémant so it’s really heartening to see that sales are booming in the UK.
The surge in popularity is down to consumers beginning to understand its value and quality. The fact, so there’s a style crossover there.
