True enthusiasts do not stop at the appellation. As in this case. A quality French bubbly, but not a Champagne. Instead, it is an elegant Crémant de Bourgogne offered by one of the region's best-known producers, André Delorme. The label reads Blanc de Blancs, used for all white sparkling wines made from only white grapes. In this case it is a 100% Chardonnay, sourced from the company's vineyards located in the heart of Burgundy. Super-soft processing of musts to produce the base wines, in this case going so far as to have malolactic fermentation occur entirely, to add complexity and fattiness. Secondary fermentation, in the bottle, according to the traditional method, is prolonged with about 18 months of aging on the lees, under the shelter of the property's beautiful cellars, where the temperature remains constant throughout the year. In the glass this Blanc de Blancs has a beautiful bright color, with intense and persistent notes of white flowers. In the mouth, however, there are hints of sweet fruits, such as peaches and pears, well balanced by a natural freshness. Excellent with raw fish, shellfish and crustaceans.