Monmousseau Cuvée Ciselée Crémant De Loire Blanc

A tribute to our emblematic Touraine terroir, this well-honed blend combines elegance and freshness and shows exquisite length on the palate. THE MONMOUSSEAU SIGNATURE WINE.

Description

Ageing time:

36 months ‘sur lattes’

Alcohol content:

12% vol.

Serving temperature:

Between 6-8°C

Blend:

A blend of primarily Chenin (70-80%) and Chardonnay (10-20%), complemented by Pinot Noir, Pineau d’Aunis and Cabernet Franc.

Terroir & Soil:

The soil lies on “tuffeau stone” covered with granitic sand, clay or flint, depending on the area, producing lively and floral wines with a lovely saline character

Artisanal savoir-faire:

Selection and protection of the grapes: harvested by hand.
Selection of the musts retaining only the noble, high-quality ‘Coeur de Cuvée’
Resting of the wine after alcoholic fermentation: this does not rush the wine too much, allowing the yeasts to settle slowly and the aromatic expression to develop harmoniously.
Bâtonnage (stirring) of the lees for 3 months: ensuring the complexity of the aromas.
Long ageing ‘sur lattes’, 36 months in the heart of the tuffeau cellars to create exceptionally fine and elegant bubbles.
Slow, gentle riddling tailored to the cuvée, carried out by hand.
Minimum of 2 weeks of rest “sur pointe’ (neck down) before disgorgement resulting in a crystal-clear wine.
Low dosage, between 8-10g, to preserve the tension on the finish.

Tasting notes:

Pale gold hue, with fine, delicate bubbles. The nose opens with a floral bouquet. The palate is broad ind fresh, with notes of white-fleshed fruit and inish of red berries, courtesy of the Touraine re grape varieties. A lovely fresh and saline tasting experience. Good length with lingering aromas.

Perfect on its own as an aperitif or paired with oysters or seafood. It also works well with frest goat’s cheese, a Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine cheese or, for dessert, a lemon meringue pie.

Ageing time

36 months ‘sur lattes’

Alcohol content

12% vol.

Serving temperature

Between 6-8°C

Blend

A blend of primarily Chenin (70-80%) and Chardonnay (10-20%), complemented by Pinot Noir, Pineau d’Aunis and Cabernet Franc.

Color

White Sparkling