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Alliance Loire - A Terrisson Wines Selection - Crémant de Loire
White,Crémant de Loire
65% Chenin - 20% Chardonnay - 15% Cabernet Franc.
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.
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 - 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 harmonious blend of Chenin, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc gives it freshness and finesse.
Tasting notes
A pale yellow wine with tiny bubbles. Rounded and delicate: a fine nervy complex nose with the freshness of Chenin blanc, floral Chardonnay and fruity Cabernet franc. Lively attack on an enrobed structure evolving with grace. A nice aromatic persistence in the mouth on notes of fresh fruit (pear, peach)
Food pairing
Dry, a crowd-pleasing style whose fall fruit flavors will complete any celebratory or Holiday meal. To be served chilled (8-10°C) and to be enjoyed with light appetizers or desserts.
Aging potential
2 years.
Grape varieties
65% Chenin - 20% Chardonnay - 15% Cabernet Franc.
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
NV90 Loire Valley wines buyers' selection
NV92 DWWA
90
Super refreshing, the big bubbles in this sparkling wine propel fresh fruit flavors of ripe lime, green apple, and pear with a refreshing lemon-lime finish. Clean enough to use as a mixer, but nice enough to have on its own on a sunny day.
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