We first came across this exceptional group when sampling a bottle of Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne that we could have sworn was a fine Blanc de Noirs from the Montagne de Reims\u2014quality from this winery based in Priss\u00e9 is outstanding, in both sparkling wines and still wines.<\/p>\n
Sourcing older-vine fruit from the M\u00e2connais’ top terroirs, including Vergisson, Saint-V\u00e9ran and Vir\u00e9-Cless\u00e9, among others, Terres Secr\u00e8tes selections are indeed southern Burgundy’s best-kept secret, on quality and on price.<\/p>\n
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FARMING & WINEMAKING<\/strong><\/p>\n Terres Secretes’ many growers benefit from the region’s classic limestone soils which characterize most of the greater M\u00e2connais, in southern Burgundy.<\/p>\n Grapes are mostly harvested by hand, and are fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks. Some of the winery’s higher-end cuvees, including its sparkling wines, can be fermented and briefly aged in older French oak barrels.<\/p>\n For the winery’s Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne wines, the wine goes through its secondary fermentation in bottle, which is the same process utilized in Champagne. Wines are aged on fine lees in bottle for two years (a longer time than usual; Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne rules require only nine months) for a Cr\u00e9mant of greater flavorful intensity and texture.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”SPARKLING WINES” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ text_font=”|on|||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16″ background_color=”#d46d32″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”2%|5%|2%|5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n SPARKLING WINES<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne Brut” admin_label=”Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne Brut” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A lively, soulful and very Champagne-like blend, with a majority of Pinot Noir which gives it a “Blanc de Noirs” touch. The \u201csecret\u201d of Terres Secretes\u2019 bountiful brut is that it\u2019s made with 90% vintage wine and 10% reserve wine (a blend of eight vintages), for the utmost in flavor and character.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne Brut Ros\u00e9” admin_label=”Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne Brut Ros\u00e9” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A delightful and spicy dry sparkling wine with a glorious blush in the glass! A bit more body and structure makes this a perfect wine to enjoy throughout a meal. Especially wonderful with Asian-inspired dishes with a touch of chili heat.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=”WHITE WINES” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|on|||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16″ background_color=”#d46d32″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”2%|5%|2%|5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]WHITE WINES A lovely example of the polish and plush fruit of the best of the M\u00e2connais. A pure Burgundian Chardonnay born on chalky soils, and chock-full of citrus zest and oyster-shell inspiration.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”M\u00e2con Verz\u00e9 ‘Croix Jarrier'” admin_label=”M\u00e2con Verz\u00e9 ‘Croix Jarrier'” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A cool single-vineyard site that delivers a Burgundian Chardonnay of impeccable balance and razor-sharp intensity. More Chablis energy, plus a good dose of pear and apple flavors.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Vir\u00e9-Cless\u00e9 ‘Chatenay'” admin_label=”Vir\u00e9-Cless\u00e9 ‘Chatenay'” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A delightful Burgundian Chardonnay redolent of stone fruit and flinty spark; endless energy and pep here. Ripe apricots and white peaches, a touch of herb, a lot of chalky freshness.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Saint-V\u00e9ran ‘Croix de Montceau'” admin_label=”Saint-V\u00e9ran ‘Croix de Montceau'” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Meursault meets the M\u00e2connais? ‘Croix de Montceau’ is all curves and buttery brioche pleasure, not forgetting a serious backbone of chalky, citrus energy. A wine that has it all, from one of the finer terroirs in the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#9db155″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”5%|5%|5%|5%” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n
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