NV JCB No. 21 Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset

• Style: Pale gold Crémant, persistent bead, mineral and bright
• Taste: Citrus, almond, white flowers, buttery brioche, clean acidity
• Food: Sushi & Raw Fish; Shellfish & Crustacean; Salads & Light Dishes
• Occasion: Weeknight; Sunday Lunch; Celebration; Aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled, 12% ABV, 12 months on lees

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale gold with a persistent bead and mineral snap of citrus and almond, given substance by 12 months on lees. Soft, buttery brioche notes layer in without heaviness, while bright acidity cuts clean and fresh. The four-grape blend—40% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 20% Gamay, 5% Aligoté—delivers both freshness and texture at a light 12% alcohol, making this a wine that feels substantial yet elegant on the palate.

The Winery — JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset

Jean-Charles Boisset, heir to one of Burgundy's renowned winemaking dynasties, oversees more than 20 estates spanning the world's greatest wine regions—from Burgundy's Burgundy holdings to De Loach in California's Russian River Valley. His numbered JCB Collection reimagines the relationship between Old and New World craft, with each expression bearing a number that reflects a specific style philosophy and a meaningful moment in his career. For No. 21, hand-harvested parcels from Burgundy's finest slopes—Pinot Noir and Aligoté from the Côte d'Or, Chardonnay and Gamay from the Mâconnais—were vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel, then blended with 20% reserve wine before traditional méthode Champenoise fermentation and extended lees aging. The result is craft-driven yet generous and alive.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is the sparkling wine you reach for when standard fizz feels thin and forgettable. Serve chilled as an aperitif or alongside seafood—crêpes, oysters, smoked fish—where the white-flower lift and citrus snap shine brightest. It's equally at home at a formal toast or casual gathering. If you're drawn to how Pinot Noir brings refinement to sparkling wine, or exploring beyond obvious names in our Burgundy selection, this is a natural next step. We've tasted extensively through the Crémant category, and this one consistently delivers more character than its modest positioning suggests. A food-friendly fizz from France that actually has something to say.