Francois Montand Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Cuvée NV captures the elegance of traditional French sparkling, made with the same labour-intensive secondary fermentation in bottle that defined Champagne’s reputation for quality. Pale gold with a hint of green in the glass, the wine rises with fine, persistent bubbles and aromas of white flowers, citrus zest and delicately baked brioche. The palate is creamy and harmonious, unfolding silky flavours of freshly baked French bread, Golden Delicious apple, Meyer lemon and a whisper of nougat, carried by a soft, persistent mousse and chalk-fine acidity. Time resting on lees builds richness, depth and texture, delivering a sparkling wine that overdelivers at its price point and has cemented its recognition internationally, including 92 Points Just Wine Points, 90 Points The Tasting Panel and selection in Top 100 Wines with Amy Glynn (Paste Magazine) as one of the most accessible expressions of France’s traditional sparkling method.

The wine’s poise and purity pair naturally with fresh oysters, king prawns, smoked salmon blinis, creamy cheeses or a simple baguette with cultured butter. It is equally at home as an aperitif, poured for celebrations, or served alongside lemon-drizzled roast chicken and crisp summer salads. Crafted using a rigorous selection of grapes, gentle pressing and cool fermentation for purity of fruit, the bottle fermentation followed by extended ageing delivers complexity, a long, elegant finish and a true Méthode Traditionnelle experience — without the Champagne price tag.