CREMANT, THE BEST VALUE CHAMPAGNE

The bubble war

Synopsis

We thought champagne was unbeatable, but think again.

With Crémant, the bubble war has been declared. It accounts for a quarter of France's sparkling wine sales. And for good reason: a bottle of Crémant costs half as much as a bottle of champagne.

How is it made? What surprising methods do producers use to compete with champagne?