Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Louis Bouillot – Blanc de Noirs – Brut
Crémant de Bourgogne AOP – Burgundy – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A Blanc de Noirs crafted primarily from Pinot Noir (and sometimes Gamay), showcasing a more structured and savory expression of Crémant de Bourgogne. Traditional method production delivers finesse, while this cuvée leans into tension and complexity over simple fruitiness.

Aromas & Flavors
Subtle red berry notes, wild strawberry and raspberry, intertwine with brioche, toasted almond, and a lightly savory, almost mineral-driven undertone. Less about fruit, more about nuance and depth.

Mouthfeel
Fine mousse with vibrant acidity. The palate shows noticeable tension, especially on the back end, where it lingers longer than expected. Slightly firmer structure gives it a more gastronomic feel.

Food Pairings
Perfect with charcuterie, mushroom dishes, roasted poultry, or aged cheeses. Also shines with savory appetizers where the wine’s tension can elevate the pairing.

Verdict
A more savory and structured Crémant that stands apart from lighter, fruit-forward styles. Complex, balanced, and quietly delicious, this is Crémant with intent.

Did You Know?
Blanc de Noirs means “white from black,” referring to sparkling wines made from red grapes like Pinot Noir, where careful pressing avoids color extraction while preserving structure and depth.

🍷 Personal Pick
A go-to when I want bubbles with a bit more edge, less playful, more thoughtful, and seriously satisfying. — 2 months ago

Ana Negrete

9.5

Crushable Rose. Not dry or overly floral. Vintage 2022 — 6 months ago

JKT

9.0

Thought all gone. Interesting take of Grenache and Syrah from Ventoux with a solid medium bodied still robust palate. Unfortunately it kinda overpowered the mixed menu of various eats. — 8 months ago

ESF

9.1

Just fantastic — particularly at $14. This is an elevated southern French bistro wine: inky, deep rich aromas of red & black fruit, liqueur like, little smoky, little meaty, white pepper, licorice, earthy, floral — spectacular nose. Great extraction on mid-palate, finely grained tannins, oh so easy drinking w/nose confirmed with decadent flavors leading to a fine finish. Over performs as a provincial Ventoux wine - will go buy a half dozen bottles. — 3 years ago

Max Kappl

9.5

Super lecker! Nice pearls as well 😁 again very delicious apple notes and a freshness which is dangerous if you plan to stay sober. — 4 years ago

Samuel Dean

9.7

Terra orca is right! The earth is coming at me and I’m seeing red. But not the red of fury, the red of passion, the red of pleasure, and the red of desire. One sip of this and desire for the pleasure of passion from this wine endures. The palate parties with minerals. — 5 years ago

Kath Rt

9.0

nice acidity… bitter notes?…fruity…fresh — 3 months ago

Lisa Breer

9.4

AL wine pull — 4 months ago

Reg McGhee

8.9

A very nice Rhône blend. A clear cranberry, light mineral note with light, low acidity tannins. Great with cheese and appetizers. — 6 months ago

Ming L

8.9

My first vintage Crémant, this shows some development. Ripe citrus, lightly baked apple, pear, with hint of toasted brioche. The effervescence remains fine and persistent.

Easy drinking. — 7 months ago

Henri Hollis

8.9

Nice and dry, great value — 2 years ago

Jodi Geduldig

8.9

Everyday wine - dry liked a lot — 4 years ago

Nathan Stamper

9.0

Very balanced and delicious. — 4 years ago

Doug Powers

9.1

[60% Grenache, 40% Syrah] Rich candied redfruits, this wine has settled down since earlier bottles I’ve reported on (which seemed hot and disjointed), it’s 14% ABV, but no longer tastes hot, long finish, quite a fine Ventoux!! — 4 months ago

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Douglas Braun

9.0

2021 - vintage - earthy, mushroom, concentrated black fruits, baking spice , aged in concrete tank very resolved , nice — 5 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.1

Clear, deep ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced primary and secondary aromas of blackberries, black cherries, violets, and baking spices; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced primary and secondary flavors of raspberries, blueberries, and fresh asphalt with a long finish. Overall, this wine is complex and intense. I rate this wine as very good. — 6 months ago

Walter Fahr

9.2

Wonderful Brut from the Bourgogne (Burgundy) region of France. Nice combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Taste of apple and mild citrus flavors. Sips well any time but also a great starter for Lunch/dinner. Great value! Frank October 2025 — 9 months ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.0

Excellent higher altitude Southern Rhone rosé adds freshness. Lots of appealing, red and pink fruits. Medium plus nos, flavor, intensity, and finish.  — 3 years ago

Ed Chang

9.2

Wine flight at Sunday Vinyl. So great to see @Bobby Stuckey and the crew. And nothing like a Macintosh set up for sound. “It is so choice. If you ever have the means I highly recommend it.” — 4 years ago

Mariana Costello

9.4

Such a fantastic pet nat that tastes like fantastic champagne — 6 years ago