FRANCE | LOIRE VALLEY
LANGLOIS-CHATEAU CRÉMANT DE LOIRE BRUT NV & BRUT ROSÉ NV
A t Langlois-Chateau, Crémant is the focus of the estate, produced with standards far beyond the appellation requirements and even beyond Champagne AOC standards. The result is Méthode Traditionelle wines of incredible finesse. Bollinger in the Loire Valley Langlois-Chateau has a rich history as one of the leading producers in the Loire Valley. Founded in 1885 by Edouard Langlois and Jeanne Chateau (hence the name). In 1973, the Bollinger family invested in Langlois, significantly revitalizing the vineyards and modernizing the cellar. Bollinger was naturally attracted by Langlois’ Crémant de Loire production, but the estate has become a leading quality producer in Sancerre, Saumur and other areas. Langlois-Chateau owns and manages 175 acres of the best AOC vineyards in the Loire Valley. For their Crémants, they have an intensely terroir-focused approach of drawing the best characteristics from six distinct vineyard areas and soil types in order to create complex and refined wines. Grapes are hand-harvested in small bins and pressed gently. Only the ‘first press juice’ is used (the ‘cuvée’). Each parcel and each variety is vinified separately and aged a minimum of 36 months, and 18 months for the rosé (only 12 months is required by the appellation. Finally, reserve wines are incorporated into the resulting blend - an extremely rare practice in the world of Crémant.
"The Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé NV is made completely from Cabernet Franc aged 18 months on lees in bottle [...] this bright, juicy, delicious rosé sports a pink/ salmon color as well as classic notes of strawberries, cherries, and flowers. It’s fresh, lively, and fruit forward." "[Crémant de Loire Brut NV] has a fresh and inviting nose, fine bubbles on the palate and tangy, almost sherbet apple flavours. Really enjoyable, with a citrus kick towards the finish. Well balanced with good acidity to keep it refreshing and nice depth. A crowd-pleaser.”
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