Cremant from Burgundy is export success

Crémant de Bourgogne enjoyed a landmark year in 2025, with exports accounting for more than half of production for the first time. Strong global demand pushed sales up 9%, highlighting the growing appeal of Burgundy’s sparkling wines.

Crémant de Bourgogne producers reported one of their most significant years on record in 2025. The region produced 231,000 hectolitres of sparkling wine, close to the record set in 2023, as vineyard area expanded to nearly 4,000 hectares.

Sparkling wine now represents around 15% of all wine made in Burgundy, up from 13% two years ago, making it the region’s third-largest appellation by volume.

International demand drove much of the growth. Exports rose 14% compared with 2024, meaning 51% of production was sold abroad. The United States, Canada and Scandinavia remain key markets, while the UK rebounded strongly with sales rising 27% in volume.