A Guide To French Crémant

By Anthony Mulders – De Beir | 20th March 2024

Crémant, the French word for creamy, refers to a group of sparkling wines from France, other than Champagne. Different Crémant, made of different grape varieties, coming from different regions. Feeling a bit confused? This article will happily guide you through them! The French Crémant is the sparkling wine that is produced in almost every wine…

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Les Cordeliers French Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly | 4th April 2016

The Cordeliers name comes from the original occupants of the site, Franciscan monks who observed the monastic rule of St. Francis of Assisi. They earned the nickname ‘Les Cordeliers’ during the 7th Crusade, on account of their traditional dress of a large coarse cloak fastened with a cord belt. The winery is located in the…

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Crémants to try

By Glass of Bubbly | 23rd January 2016

Crémant is French sparkling wine made outside the Champagne region, but still using the traditional method or ‘méthode champenoise’. There are 8 appellations around France: Crémant d’Alsace (49%) Crémant de Bourgogne (20%) Crémant de Loire (18%) Crémant de Limoux (6%) Crémant du Jura (5%) Crémant de Bordeaux (2%) Crémant de Die Crémant de Savoie. Crémants…

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