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Domaine Gilles Gaudron, Vouvray Brut, Blanc de Chenin
Regular price £23.99, Gilles Gaudron produces top quality, traditional Vouvrays with pure a fruit character and a striking expression of terroir
Tasting Notes
This sparkling Chenin Blanc has a pale yellow hue with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose offers attractive aromas of brioche, green apple, linden (tilleul) blossom, and a hint of flint. On the palate, it is fresh and mineral-driven, with crisp acidity and a persistent, clean finish .
Producer
Fourth generation Gilles took over the family domaine in 1993.
Composed of 50 separate small parcels of vineyard, the estate is planted on limestone-clay soils spread over 27ha. Still aided by his father Sylvain, Gilles Gaudron produces top quality, traditional Vouvrays with pure a fruit character and a striking expression of terroir.
Production
Third generation Gilles took over the family Domaine in 1993, which is composed of 50 little parcels of vineyards planted on limestone-clay soils spread over 24 hectares. Produced from a blend of 5 to 25 year old Chenin vines. Gently pressed pneumatically, the juice is decanted for up to 24 hours. After a month of cool fermentation (peaking at around 16 °C) using indigenous yeasts, the base wine is bottled and undergoes a traditional second fermentation in the bottle. It then matures on the lees for a minimum of 18 months, followed by riddling and disgorgement. The wine is then matured in bottle for a further 3 months before release.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Chenin Blanc |
| Country | France |
| Alcohol content | 12% |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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9 units |
| Type | Fizz/Sparkling |
| Food matches | A refined apéritif or alongside light canapés, seafood, fresh oysters, and soft cheeses. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites, Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Origin | Touraine |
| Appellation
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Loire |
Louis Bio Cremant de Loire Brut Rose NV
Regular price £20.59For moments when good food and wine
are at the heart of a gathering.
Tasting Notes
The nose is precise and clearly dominated by the freshness of peach enhanced by raspberry. A surprising alliance, with the Chenin bringing a welcome freshness to the depth of the Cabernet.
Production
The grapes are hand-harvested and processed using a pneumatic press in whole bunches, followed by juice fractionation. The pure cuvée is then selected, and cold static sludge removal is carried out. Selected yeasts are used for alcoholic fermentation at low temperatures, with grape varieties fermented separately. The wine is grown on full lees until December, when the first racking is done without sulfites. Blend tasting takes place in December, and bottling occurs from January to June.
Producer
Over 150 years of History! Founded in 1859, this independent and family run Maison Louis de Grenelle has passed down its expertise through the generations. It continues the tradition of making sparkling wines in the depths of its cellars burrowed underneath Saumur in the heart of the Valley of Kings, the Val de Loire.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Cabernet Franc & Chenin Blanc |
| Country | France |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% |
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9.4 units |
| Type | Fizz |
| Food matches | Perfect pairings include aperitifs, white fish dishes, succulent shrimps, delicate scallop carpaccio, and even a sweet raspberry pie for dessert. |
| Ageing | 15/18 months on racks |
| Dosage | Brut |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | AOC Crémant de Loire |
| Origin | Saumur, Loire Valley |
Maison Antech, Crémant De Limoux Rosé, Cuvée Françoise
Regular price £20.25This Cuvee, named after Francoise, honors the strong character of the family's sixth-generation daughter. It celebrates her role in guarding her heritage and shaping their future.
Tasting Notes
A delicately pink Crémant de Limoux with bright fruit and integrated bubbles. The nose opens up to a bouquet of red summer berries and cherry blossom, which follows through on the palate, finishing with juicy strawberry fruit and clean acidity.
Producer
For over five centuries, Maison Antech has tamed the magical terroir of Limoux to make fine sparkling wines.
The secret of their character lies in the combination of Limoux's three terroirs, which form the backbone of the cuvées: freshness from the Pyrenees, vinousness from the ocean, and roundness from the Mediterranean. From these terroirs, Mauzac and other grapes are cultivated, each bringing their own complexity and purity to the wines. This Cuvee, named after Francoise, daughter of the family and a member of the sixth generation celebrates her strong character and the part she plays in guarding her heritage and shaping their future.
Production
Antech produce high-quality, authentic sparkling wines under the sustainability philosophy of Terra Vitis since 2013. Adopting the most sympathetic approach to viticulture, they also work to recover any waste, reduce energy consumption and work with like-minded sustainable suppliers across all aspects of production. Exclusively hand-harvested grapes are immediately pressed and the finest juice is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. After blending and second fermentation, the wine is stored sur lattes for 18 months to develop additional complexity and character.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar |
Chardonnay 60% Chenin Blanc 20% Pinot Noir 20% |
| Country | France |
| Alcohol content | 12% |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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9 units |
| Type | Fizz |
| Food matches | A versatile fizz, beautiful as an aperitif with canapés, smoked salmon and lighter dishes. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites, Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Origin | Languedoc |
| Appellation | Limoux |
Maison Antech, Crémant De Limoux, Cuvée Françoise
Regular price £19.25This Cuvee, named after Francoise, honors the strong character of the family's sixth-generation daughter. It celebrates her role in guarding her heritage and shaping their future.
Tasting Notes
Vibrant greengage and white flower aromas combine with a hint of lemon curd, giving the wine a fresh, vibrant appeal. These are reflected on the palate with an additional mineral character, finely structured acidity, and persistent bubbles elevating the components.
Producer
For over five centuries, Maison Antech has tamed the magical terroir of Limoux to make fine sparkling wines.
The secret of their character lies in the combination of Limoux's three terroirs, which form the backbone of the cuvées: freshness from the Pyrenees, vinousness from the ocean, and roundness from the Mediterranean. From these terroirs, Mauzac and other grapes are cultivated, each bringing their own complexity and purity to the wines. This Cuvee, named after Francoise, daughter of the family and a member of the sixth generation celebrates her strong character and the part she plays in guarding her heritage and shaping their future.
Production
Grapes are handpicked and go directly into the press. The first fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. The various parcels are then blended and the wine goes into bottle for secondary fermentation, where it ages on the lees for at least 30 months. Finally, a dosage is added using reserve wine to balance the wine.
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Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar |
Chardonnay 70%, Chenin Blanc 20% Mauzac 10% |
| Country | France |
| Alcohol content | 12% |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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9 units |
| Type | Fizz |
| Food matches | Perfect as an aperitif or to accompany pan-fried white fish and with sufficient acidity to cut through creamy sauces. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites, Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Origin | Languedoc |
| Appellation | Limoux |
