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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, 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.
Awards
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 |
