Organic, Biodynamic, Sustainable, Vegan, Vegetarian ... we have something for everyone!
The differences can be confusing but we hope this explanation will help: an Organic wine is a wine made from grapes that have been grown without the use of artificial or synthetic chemicals, such as herbicides and pesticides; a Biodynamic wine means that the grapes are farmed biodynamically and that the winemaker did not make the wine with any common manipulations such as yeast additions or acidity adjustments; and a Sustainable Producer is someone committed to using methods that reduce soil erosion, pesticide dependency and loss of biodiversity (for example providing owl boxes and raptor perches in vineyards to maintain ecological control of mice!).
The type of fining agent used in creating wine will determine whether it is awarded Vegan-Friendly status (no animal-derivative agent is used i.e. the winemaker may use Bentonie Clay) or Vegetarian-Friendly status (the use of egg white or casein - a milk product) or neither (where gelatin, isinglass or chitosan may be used).
A Sulphite free wine? Unfortunately, there is no true “sulphite free wine” or “sulphur free wine” as very low levels are naturally produced during fermentation. But for those of you sensitive to sulphur, we suggest trying a Natural, Organic or Biodynamic wine who's 'sulphite-status' is lower than most.
Natural wine is wine made with minimal chemical and technological intervention, both in growing grapes and making them into wine. The term is used to distinguish such wine from organic wine and biodynamic wine because of differences in cellar practices. So there we go - now you are in the know!
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Louis Bio Cremant de Loire Brut Rose NV
Regular price £20.59 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%For 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 |
