Alliance Loire - A Terrisson Wines Selection - Crémant de Loire
Rosé,Crémant de Loire
90% Cabernet Franc - 10% Grolleau
history
Alliance Loire is a group of winegrowers who decided in 2002 to pool their resources in order to offer a complete range of authentic, well-balanced wines from Muscadet to Vouvray along the Loire River. The winegrowers are driven by the strong but simple values of the modern cooperative - solidarity, respect and creativity - values enhanced by a real team spirit, which enriches each stage of the wine production process.
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Vineyard
The production area of Crémant de Loire in the south of the Loire region extends over 2700 hectares. The grapes in this vintage are a blend from selected terroirs, mainly of clayey limestone.Various soils including tufa limestone (the limestone which was also used to build the famous Loire Valley castles.Vines : 20-30 years - 61 hectares (150 acres) - Yield : 4T/acre.
Winemaking
Once the grapes have been picked by hand, the cuvée is made according to the "traditional method" of vinification ( 2nd fermentation in the bottle followed by 12-18 months storage before disgorging) and matured for a minimum of 12 months in our tuffeau cellars. The delicate expression of the Cabernet Franc and the Grolleau brings fresh berries hints to this sparkling wine.
Tasting notes
A wine with tiny long-lasting bubbles. Lovely gleaming pink. Delicate nervy nose with aromas of fresh red fruit. Lively attack and lovely aromatic intensity. Well-balanced mouth enhanced by a fresh but subtle finish.
Food pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif (quiches or savory cakes), with desserts (red berry fruit sorbet, chocolate cake, dried fruit desserts), with honey, with red berry fruits, or simply by itself.
To be served chilled (8-10°C) and to be enjoyed with light appetizers or desserts.
Aging potential
2 years.
Grape varieties
90% Cabernet Franc - 10% Grolleau
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