Crémant de Loire
AOC Crémant de Loire
Town
TURQUANT and MONTSOREAU
Location
cliffsides overlooking the Loire
Varietals
60% Chardonnay 20%, Cabernet franc
Age
30 years old on average, 70 for the oldest vines
Vineyard management
Cover planting is used to keep the vines vigorous, Green harvesting regulates the vine stem yields
Vineyard yield
about 60hl/ha
Harvest information
Handpicked into crates
Vinification
Direct pressing without crushing or destemming, static settling at low temperature followed by thermoregulated vinification until a dry wine is obtained. Then second bottle fermentation in our cellars. The wine lies horizontally on wooden lats for at least 18 months . Stirring and disgorgement are carried out in our cellars.
Tasting notes
Colour: A straw yellow robe with shiny green shades. A very fine pearl with strong persistence
Nose : A very intense floral aroma (acacia and, hawthorn, with fruity flavours (exotic fruit, pineapple, lemon)
Palate: A very round body completes the harmonious structure with a lot of freshness without too much acidity.
Food & wine pairing
The Cremant de Loire goes well with aperitif and desserts
Our wines
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