Domaine Stéphane Aladame, Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy, France NV

Stéphane Aladame established his estate in 1992, and today owns 8.5ha, mainly in Montagny premier cru, with additional vines elsewhere used to produce Bourgogne Aligoté, Bourgogne Blanc and Crémant de Bourgogne. This blend of Aligoté and Chardonnay is drier than most Crémants on the market, with a dosage of just 4g/L, extra brut as opposed to the more common brut (6g-12g/L). Green gold in colour, this is expressive and lively, almost spicy, with a very Burgundian nose. White flowers – acacia – and some stone fruit, with freshness, and a streak of minerality. Really delicious, very classy.