Louis Picamelot
Louis Picamelot produces sparkling wines from Bourgogne, working with the region's classic varieties—Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—in the traditional méthode champenoise style. The house focuses on Crémant de Bourgogne, the appellation's benchmark for quality fizz made outside Champagne proper. The Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, built on Pinot Noir's red-fruit structure and minerality, leads the portfolio. Alongside it sits the Cuvée Jeanne Thomas Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, a Chardonnay-based expression that emphasizes the grape's citrus and chalk-driven character. The Crémant de Bourgogne 'Cuvée 90 Ans' Extra Brut blends both varieties, balancing Pinot's richness with Chardonnay's precision. These wines have been assessed by Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, and Wine Spectator. The house's commitment to the Extra Brut style—lower dosage, higher acidity—reflects the drier aesthetic gaining ground among serious sparkling-wine drinkers.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator