Jean-Jacques Vincent Cremant de Bourgogne Brut 2012

There's more to French sparkling wine than champagne: just take this bottle for Burgundy for example. Made with chardonnay grapes, the wine derives a punchy apple and pear flavor with hints of citrus and spice that pair beautifully with crudo or anything on toast."

Crémant refers to French sparkling wine from anywhere other than Champagne, and frequently, like this effervescent delight, is terrific value. Bigger, fuller richer mouthfeel than many Champs and California fizz at twice the price, probably because of a touch higher dosage, but fear not, its all in balance, and will work perfectly as a cocktail or with the turkey.