Vineyard Appellation: Crémant de Loire AOC Terroirs: Anjou, Saumur and Touraine. Grape varieties: Chenin (60%), Cabernet Franc (30%), Chardonnay (10%) Dosage : 9 g/L Winemaking Techniques Hand-harvested into perforated crates, selection of the juice during whole-berry pressing, primary fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, ageing on fine lees. The second fermentation takes place directly in the bottle (using the traditional method). For the second fermentation, the yeast used was selected in Champagne to bring out the finesse and fruitiness of the blends. Aged on laths for 18 months in complete darkness and silence. Singularity A unique disgorging liqueur crafted from wines aged in barrels made from various types of wood, notably acacia and oak, combined with varying degrees of toasting, to add a final touch of complexity and depth to the blends. Tasting Notes Colour: Straw yellow, streams of fine pearls. Nose: Intense, fine and elegant. Shades of citrus fruit, acacia. Palate: Fruity, fresh and crisp on the palate. Taste Profile Fruit - 4/5 Floral - 2/5 Finesse - 3/5 Liveliness - 4/5
Gratien Meyer was founded in Saumur in 1864. In this unique setting, where vineyards, tuffeau cellars and the Loire Valley river meet, all our fine bubbles are still produced in our centuries-old cellars according to traditional values and know-how dating back over 160 years.
Since 1864, Gratien Meyer has been producing quality sparkling wines in the Loire using the traditional method.
Caution: Contents under pressure. When opening bottle point away from body.
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| E = | 27165/65 kcal |
RI= Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)
Contains Sulphites
Warnings:
Caution: Contents under pressure
When opening bottle point away from body
Alcohol by volume: 12 %
Serving suggestion: To serve as an aperitif or with fish, Service - 6℃
Wine colour: White
Country of Origin France
Produced by: Gratien Meyer, France, 49400 Saumur. UK: Freixenet Copestick Ltd, RG142PZ, UK.
Item code: 8271228
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