NV Michel Briday Cremant de Bourgogne, Burgundy, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Hand-harvested and traditionally made, and aged 12-16 months in bottle before release, this has a classy, Champagne-like nose of stone fruits, toasted bread, and honeyed citrus to go with a rounded, fleshy, impressively textured profile on the palate. It has a vibrant mousse, building richness, and a soft, incredibly drinkable style. A terrific wine to drink over the coming couple of years.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Domaine Michel Briday was founded in 1976 by Michel and Lucette Briday with 15 acres. Today the domaine is managed by Michel’s son and daughter-in-law, Stéphane and Sandrine, and consists of 38 acres spread across the municipalities of Rully, Bouzeron, and Mercurey. They have forged a reputation for producing Côte Chalonnaise wines with an excellent quality/price ratio. Their vision of Burgundy is simple yet impactful: respect the vineyards and their unique terroirs, practice minimal intervention in the vineyards and winemaking process, and produce wines with explosive fruit, freshness, and minerality.