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“Bourgeois” is a Russian sparkling wine of the mid-price segment. The brand is owned by AST, which is one of the five largest distributors of alcoholic beverages in Russia. The line includes five types of champagne, which is made from natural wine materials using a specially developed technology. The drink has good foaming properties and harmonious taste.
Historical information
AST was founded in 1992. Four years later, the company signed the first major contract for the distribution of Dovgan vodka, which was popular at that time, and in 1998 Russian Standard entered the brand portfolio. Since 2004, AST has represented the interests of Moet Hennessy, Bacardi and Diageo in Russia. The company owns a lot of its own brands of alcohol, which are bottled under a contract at Russian factories.
Champagne “Bourgeois” is produced by one of the oldest enterprises in St. Petersburg – CJSC “Sparkling Wines”. The plant purchases raw materials from agricultural enterprises in the southern part of Russia, France, Spain, Italy, Hungary and Argentina. Since 2014, the company has introduced a new system of working with producers of wine materials.
Every year the company selects suppliers of wines from certain grape varieties. The choice depends on the climatic features of the season, the ecology of the region and the degree of technical equipment of the farms. Representatives control the entire process of growing raw materials, including caring for the vines and harvesting. Before entering the plant, the materials are tested in independent laboratories.
Production features
Champagne is produced by the tank method. A blend of still wines is loaded into acratophores – stainless steel containers for primary fermentation at a temperature of no more than 17 ° C. The process takes about two weeks. Secondary fermentation takes place in the champagne workshop. The full cycle of production of sparkling wine “Bourgeois” is up to 40 days. The laboratory of the plant controls the products at all stages of their manufacture.
Interesting Facts
- In 2018, Bourgeois champagne took second place in the ranking compiled by the independent company Roskachestvo before the New Year, losing the lead to Lev Golitsyn and ahead of the Abrau-Durso brand.
- In 2016, the St. Petersburg agency Dochery Visual Solutions developed a new brand design concept. The designers decided to move away from the dark green color of the bottles, making the glass lighter. Elegant labels are stylized as official invitations to the holiday and are made in pastel colors with the addition of gold and silver.
Types of champagne “Bourgeois”
Bourgeois White Brut, 10,5%
Light straw champagne made from Pinot Franc, Riesling and Pinot Blanc grapes. The aroma is fresh with pronounced floral hints. The taste is harmonious with light citrus tones on the finish. Pairs with white fish, olives and spicy cheeses.
Bourgeois Golden Semi-sweet, 10,5%
In the production of wine, five classic grape varieties are used: Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot, Sauvignon and Aligote. Golden wine with a delicate bouquet, dominated by fruity notes. In a delicate and balanced taste, floral tones come to the fore. Recommended to serve with desserts.
Bourgeois Tamanskoye, 13%
Made from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Aligote and Riesling grapes grown on the Taman Peninsula. Sparkling wine of pale golden color with intense perlage. The aroma is well developed, dominated by white flowers. The taste is soft, with fruity undertones. Makes a gastronomic pair with fish and white meat dishes.
