Description
Higher elevation vineyards in the Hautes Côtes above Beaune provide the base for NV Paul Chollet Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Les Quatre Saisons, where cooler exposures and altitude help set the parameters for sparkling wine fruit. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are sourced from limestone rich soils with varying clay content, and the interplay of slope and elevation supports measured ripening aligned with retaining acidity and structural integrity. The vineyard regimen centers on selective hand harvesting and careful sorting. Primary fermentation is carried out in stainless steel at controlled temperatures, after which base wines are assembled for traditional method secondary fermentation. Lees aging is handled with the aim of maintaining definition rather than building overt richness, and disgorgement timing is chosen to preserve a classical Brut structure. Within the Paul Chollet range, Les Quatre Saisons stands as a representative cuvée, reflecting an emphasis on clean base wines and restrained élevage suited to Burgundy’s cooler upland zones.