crémant

/ kremɑ̃ /

adjective

1. (of a wine) moderately sparkling

Word History and Origins

Origin of crémant¹

C21: French, literally: creaming

Example Sentences

I’m tempted to call Crémant de Bourgogne the “poor man’s champagne,” but I can already hear producers objecting.

From Washington Post

France’s budget alternative to champagne is crémant, made in the same traditional method but in different regions, from different grape varieties and with less pressure driving the bubbles into your nose.

From Washington Post

Pro tip: Crémant de Bourgogne, made from chardonnay and pinot noir in the region most famous for those grapes, comes closest to champagne in flavor and style, at a more modest price.

From Washington Post

For this week’s selections, we have two chardonnays and a Crémant de Bourgogne sparkling wine from one of my favorite Mâconnais producers.

From Washington Post

She said yes, and they celebrated over lunch in Colmar, a city known for its magnificent architecture, where they shared a good amount of the region’s sparkling wine, Crémant d’Alsace.

From New York Times