Fête du Crémant de Bailly

The Fête du Crémant de Bailly: Burgundy bubbles celebrated in their legendary cellars

In the heart of the Auxerrois vineyard, the Caves Bailly-Lapierre in Saint-Bris-le-Vineux (89530) house one of the most spectacular winemaking sites in Burgundy. Dug more than 50 meters underground in the limestone cliffs, these troglodyte galleries offer ideal natural conditions for the production and aging of Crémant de Bourgogne AOP. Every summer, the Fête du Crémant de Bailly throws open the doors of this remarkable site for a day of celebration of Burgundy bubbles.

The birthplace of Crémant de Bourgogne

The village of Bailly is universally recognized as the birthplace of the AOC Crémant de Bourgogne. In 1972, the Bailly-Lapierre cooperative was founded by a group of winemakers determined to enhance their production in the form of quality sparkling wine. Since then, the cellar has brought together more than 430 winemaker families who supply their grapes — mainly Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Aligoté, and Pinot Gris — for the production of Crémants de Bourgogne using the traditional method.

Bailly-Lapierre vintages, whether brut blanc, brut rosé, extra-brut, or demi-sec, are now essential references for Burgundy effervescence, distributed throughout France and for export.

A day in the depths of Burgundy

The Fête du Crémant de Bailly offers a rich program to discover this exceptional site:

• Guided tours of the underground galleries: guided tours through the 5 km of tunnels dug into the cliff, where millions of bottles in production are stored
• Tastings of Crémants de Bourgogne: all the vintages in the Bailly-Lapierre range are presented and commented on by the cellar's winemakers and oenologists
• Direct sales at preferential rates, with the possibility of taking bottles directly from the cellars
• Musical entertainment to liven up the day in the tasting area
• Catering with food and crémant pairings and Auxerrois specialties
• Meeting with cooperative winemakers to discuss viticultural practices and vintage production

Saint-Bris-le-Vineux and the Auxerrois vineyard

The commune of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux is one of the most renowned wine-growing areas in the Auxerrois. Its Saint-Bris appellation produces the only white wine from Burgundy made from Sauvignon Blanc, a grape variety not widely grown in the region. The hillsides surrounding the village offer splendid panoramas of the vineyards and surrounding valleys, making this commune an exceptional wine destination just a few kilometers from Auxerre.

An event for all bubble lovers

The Fête du Crémant de Bailly is an event open to everyone: discerning lovers of sparkling wines, families curious to discover the world of troglodyte cellars, or simply visitors passing through the Yonne. The magic of the underground galleries, the constant natural coolness of 12°C, and the convivial exchanges with the winemakers make this day a memorable experience in the Burgundy vineyard.