Philosophy

Each year our winemaker creates at least one very special wine exclusively for our Club Chandon members. This Club Chandon offering is a crémant style wine; soft, round and creamy with a characteristic supple finish. The literal translation for “crémant” is “creamy”. Although originally a term used in Champagne, the crémant designation is now used for sparkling wines made outside of this region, such as Crémant de Loire from the Loire Valley. The common thread among crémants is lower pressure than traditional sparkling wines and Champagnes resulting in lighter effervescence, softer mousse, and a creamier finish on the palate.

Tasting Notes

This fresh and complex wine opens with aromas of lemon mousse and green apple followed by ripe pear, a hint of ginger, raw hazelnut and brioche. On the palate, the wine is generous with a silky texture and creaminess that carry over the fruit notes of apple and white peach while adding the richness of toffee, honey, caramel and vanilla flavors.

Food and Wine Pairing

Crémant will pair nicely with creamier dishes such as seafood with cream sauce, a variety of soft cheeses, crème brûlée, and cheesecake. Hand crafted in limited quantities, the Crémant is bottled in limited quantities exclusively for Club Chandon Prestige members.