Winemaker: Mathieu Tijou
Appellation: Anjou, Loire Valley, France
Grape Varieties: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc
This aromatic and expressive Crémant shows what superb sparkling wine can be made from Chenin Blanc with ample aging sur lattes (in this case, 3 years). From the 2011 vintage, it’s a blend of 80% Chenin, 5% Chardonnay, and 5% Cabernet Franc disgorged in 2014. With fine mousse and notes of yellow apple and wisteria across the midpalate, it’s nicely balanced with 2 grams of dosage tempering the naturally high acidity of Chenin Blanc.
