Here is the “worst” crémant to drink for the end of year celebrations, according to 60 Million Consumers

Ideal to accompany an aperitif or a festive meal, crémant is also an alternative 2 to 3 times less expensive than champagne. “Made mainly from Chardonnay and Pinot, and aged for a year in accordance with its specifications, Crémant de Bourgogne is characterized by a fullness on the palate, 'with a sensation of freshness and the emergence of fruit'” explains the magazine 60 Millions de Consommateurs in its latest issue.

In this issue dedicated to holiday food products, 60 Million Consumers carried out a blind tasting of 15 Crémants de Bourgogne purchased in large retailers, wine merchants and sales sites. According to the jury, which should “note the visual, olfactory and taste aspects, then give the wine an overall score of 20”a bottle is placed at the very bottom of the ranking and is not really worth buying.

This Crémant available at Leclerc is the lowest rated by 60 Million Consumers

With a score of 11/20, the Crémant Vignerons de Mancey was the least appreciated of the 15 bottles tasted by the jury. Available at the price of 13,90€at Leclerc in particular, it nevertheless displays some positive points, as the jury's comment can attest: “Round. Yellow gold color, green reflections. Nice, rather fresh nose (strawberry, lemon, raisin, apple). Gourmet attack, round mouth (red fruits, cereals, brioche), little substance, slightly oxidized on the finish. To accompany a cheese platter, white meat.”

Among the criticisms made of the lowest rated crémants for the jury, we find: “a lack of intensity, an excess of bubbles and sometimes sugar”. These bottles nevertheless remain, overall, quite good products: “their value is estimated by our jury at 20 to 30% above their sale price”.

Crémant for holiday meals: what to pair a Crémant de Bourgogne with?

Crémant de Bourgogne, with its finesse and freshness, is a perfect sparkling alternative to champagne for festive meals. Its aromas of white fruits, flowers and sometimes brioche notes go wonderfully with many dishes. As an aperitif, it enhances light bites like gougères, smoked salmon canapes or vegetable tartlets. Its effervescence and acidity balance the richness of the dishes, preparing the taste buds for the rest of the meal.

As a main course, opt for combinations with white meats in saucelike creamed poultry or a fish fillet. White Crémants de Bourgogne go particularly well with seafood, such as oysters au gratin or grilled lobster. For a rosé crémant, its aromas of red fruits harmonize ideally with light desserts such as a fruit tart or a strawberry log. Add a festive touch by pairing Crémant with refined dishes, while taking advantage of its ability to subtly enhance flavors without overpowering them.