| Rating | 90 |
| Style | Sparkling White |
| Blend | Chardonnay, Colombard, Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc) |
| Vintage | NV |
| Appellation |
Burgundy France |
| ABV | 11.5% |
| Price | $20.00 Value Pick |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2024-12-17 |
Perfect For
Impressing On A Budget, Pleasing A Crowd, Popping Bottles
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Colombard , Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc)
René Briand Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Review
Okay, this isn’t a wine with a long history. It’s a modern take on French sparkling wine made with a blend of Chardonnay, Airen, Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Durello, and Macabeu in Burgundy. The result is an extremely affordable wine that will raise all the eyebrows at the get together. And it’s very affordable. It offers subtle citrus aromas on the nose, but really delivers on texture. It's wonderfully refreshing and balanced. Prosecco has some competition.
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