Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Louis Bouillot – Blanc de Noirs – Brut
Crémant de Bourgogne AOP – Burgundy – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A Blanc de Noirs crafted primarily from Pinot Noir (and sometimes Gamay), showcasing a more structured and savory expression of Crémant de Bourgogne. Traditional method production delivers finesse, while this cuvée leans into tension and complexity over simple fruitiness.

Aromas & Flavors
Subtle red berry notes, wild strawberry and raspberry, intertwine with brioche, toasted almond, and a lightly savory, almost mineral-driven undertone. Less about fruit, more about nuance and depth.

Mouthfeel
Fine mousse with vibrant acidity. The palate shows noticeable tension, especially on the back end, where it lingers longer than expected. Slightly firmer structure gives it a more gastronomic feel.

Food Pairings
Perfect with charcuterie, mushroom dishes, roasted poultry, or aged cheeses. Also shines with savory appetizers where the wine’s tension can elevate the pairing.

Verdict
A more savory and structured Crémant that stands apart from lighter, fruit-forward styles. Complex, balanced, and quietly delicious, this is Crémant with intent.

Did You Know?
Blanc de Noirs means “white from black,” referring to sparkling wines made from red grapes like Pinot Noir, where careful pressing avoids color extraction while preserving structure and depth.

🍷 Personal Pick
A go-to when I want bubbles with a bit more edge, less playful, more thoughtful, and seriously satisfying. — 23 days ago

Ana Negrete

9.5

Crushable Rose. Not dry or overly floral. Vintage 2022 — 5 months ago

JKT

9.0

Thought all gone. Interesting take of Grenache and Syrah from Ventoux with a solid medium bodied still robust palate. Unfortunately it kinda overpowered the mixed menu of various eats. — 7 months ago

Kath Rt

9.0

nice acidity… bitter notes?…fruity…fresh — 2 months ago

Lisa Breer

9.4

AL wine pull — 3 months ago

Reg McGhee

8.9

A very nice Rhône blend. A clear cranberry, light mineral note with light, low acidity tannins. Great with cheese and appetizers. — 4 months ago

Ming L

8.9

My first vintage Crémant, this shows some development. Ripe citrus, lightly baked apple, pear, with hint of toasted brioche. The effervescence remains fine and persistent.

Easy drinking. — 6 months ago

Doug Powers

9.1

[60% Grenache, 40% Syrah] Rich candied redfruits, this wine has settled down since earlier bottles I’ve reported on (which seemed hot and disjointed), it’s 14% ABV, but no longer tastes hot, long finish, quite a fine Ventoux!! — 2 months ago

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Douglas Braun

9.0

2021 - vintage - earthy, mushroom, concentrated black fruits, baking spice , aged in concrete tank very resolved , nice — 4 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.1

Clear, deep ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced primary and secondary aromas of blackberries, black cherries, violets, and baking spices; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced primary and secondary flavors of raspberries, blueberries, and fresh asphalt with a long finish. Overall, this wine is complex and intense. I rate this wine as very good. — 5 months ago