Established in 1926, the Picamelot family continues to work tirelessly to produce the region's best method traditional wines. The wines have incredible depth of fruit for an appellation with a reputation for being less so. While there is a serious edge here punching well above their weight, they remain incredibly drinkable. These really are a joy and offer brilliant value.
Based in Rully and presided over by third-generation winemaker-proprietor Philippe Chautard, Maison Louis Picamelot produces some of the best sparkling wines in Burgundy. Forever in Champagne's shadow, few take Crémant de Bourgogne seriously. But what this Maison is doing is already impressive and well worth open-minded consumers' attention.
"I love the fine chalkiness that punctuates the fruit. Like its BdB sibling the lights are flashing and the sirens are cranked up, they don't shy away from the winemaking and let's be honest, that's what makes Champa… sparkling wines like this so exciting. Even with that distinct autolytic creaminess the wines overall impression is one of flirtatious elegance. It is my pick of the two, but only just, and it pips its sibling on refinement if not substance." - WILLIAM KELLEY, Wine Advocate