Albert Bichot Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Réserve with smoked deviled eggs

“We must never forget that wine is a luxury product, not a necessity,” said Albéric Bichot in 2020 (source). Albéric Bichot is head of the house of Albert Bichot, one of the four largest traditional wine merchants in Burgundy, and one that has been family business for six generations.  “We can get by without luxuries, especially if they are harmful. It is totally reasonable that society expects grape growers to be accountable for the pesticides they use. In the vineyard we need a change of mindset.” 

We are talking today about his Albert Bichot Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Réserve because hot on the heels of Prosecco Week (read here) is Sparkling Wine Week the first week of July! While Prosecco may be the most popular sparkling wine in the world, Crémant, a traditionally made sparkling wine from France, also offers affordable bubbles making for summer fun for a gathering with friends and family during an afternoon, brunch, or dinner. While perfectly suitable for a seafood dinner, Continue reading →