Veuve Ambal

The association of widows or ‘veuves’ and sparkling wine extends beyond Champagne, south into Burgundy and this, the leading producer of Crémant de Bourgogne. Marie Ambal married a Parisian banker and, when he died, returned to her home village of Rully and the family involvement in wine.

Veuve Ambal has 230 hectares of vineyards in Burgundy and is one of the most pristine wineries in the region. 80% of the blend is Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with some Gamay for body and Aligoté for freshness. Quality is ensured by hand-harvesting, pressing at a very low pressure, traditional method bottle fermentation and extra time on the lees.