Burgundy's sparkling wines challenge the Champagne model: traditional method, yes, but built on pinot noir and chardonnay grown in cooler sites, favoring linear acidity and mineral grip over dosage-driven richness.
Burgundy's sparkling wines challenge the Champagne model: traditional method, yes, but built on pinot noir and chardonnay grown in cooler sites, favoring linear acidity and mineral grip over dosage-driven richness. The region's houses let the grape—not the winemaking gesture—lead.