Domaine Deliance
Domaine Deliance lies in Dracy-le-Fort, two kilometres from the village of Givry. The estate has 15 hectares of vineyard with both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines and they specialize in sparkling wines. The Crémant is produced in exactly the same way as Champagne and aged for over 12 months on lees prior to disgorging, adding greater complexity and weight. Domaine Deliance is a family enterprise and unusually for the present day riddling is still done by hand. This is a fabulous alternative to Champagne and the cuvee we have chosen is dominated by Pinot Noir (85%). It has an expressive nose of red fruits and white flowers, with a creamy mousse and soft, fresh palate. An excellent aperitif, it also has the character, weight and versatility to complement a variety of different foods, even some desserts. Their village Givry is an excellent example of Pinot Noir from the Chalonnaise at a very sensible price, with soft tannins and plump, savoury raspberry and plum fruit. The most recent addition is their 2009 Bourgogne Rouge, which displays the undoubted class of the vintage and wonderfully pure Pinot fruit.
Currently available:
NV Crémant de Bourgogne
2009 Bourgogne Rouge
Visit the producer's website: http://domaine-deliance.fr/ (opens another window)