French Crémant has become my go-to choice for value sparkling wine, offering many excellent options around the £12 mark that are brimming with personality. Made using the same traditional method as Champagne, Crémant features slightly softer bubbles and emphasizes freshness, fruitiness, and drinkability. Produced across various French regions from the Loire Valley to Languedoc, it is a versatile sip perfect for parties, wedding season, and thirsty drinkers alike, pairing well with food or enjoyed on its own.
Top Crémant Recommendations
Gratien & Meyer Saumur Brut NV (12%)
Crisp and refreshing, this Loire sparkler is like biting into a just-chilled green apple, delivering instant thirst-quenching brilliance with delicate pastry notes on the finish.
Crémant de Bourgogne NV (12%)
An easy-drinking, Chardonnay-led fizz with ripe orchard fruit, perfect alongside cucumber and salmon sandwiches or other classic afternoon tea treats.
The Society's Celebration Crémant de Loire 2023 (12%)
A refined, complex vintage style with candied lemon and crème fraîche flavors, lifted by an invigorating mousse.
The Best Crémant de Limoux Rosé NV (12%)
One for your fancy friends: all strawberries and cream with a flirty pink hue, chic packaging, and enough style to feel far pricier than it actually is.
