De Wetshof, Bon Vallon Chardonnay, 2025 SO100323_Loire this is a Crémant that

this is a Crémant that punches far above its weight—a true hidden gem for lovers of top-tier sparkling wine

not just the label design

One of Burgundy's earliest committed organic estates—certified since 2011 after a decade of conversion—Domaine Dujac brings genuine sustainability credentials to Côte de Nuits prestige

sun baked fig I picked off a tree in the vineyard and ate on our hike up the steep slopes

De Wetshof, Bon Vallon Chardonnay, 2025 SO100323_Loire this is a Crémant thatSouth Africa's Robertson Valley is Chardonnay country, and Danie de Wet has been making the case for decades. His Bon Vallon is the entry point to De Wetshof's range and it punches well above its station. The vines grow in the limestone rich soils of Robertson, a warm, dry inland valley tempered by cool ocean breezes that preserve freshness. This is unoaked Chardonnay at its most direct and satisfying: all citrus and stone fruit, no wood to muddle the