Cremant de Loire Brut AOC Cecile Lebrun, #

Green apples and grapey aromas are typical of Chenin Blanc in this Crémant de Loire sparkling. It is creamy in texture with honeyed flavours, a deliciously crisp acidity and slight bitter citrus finish adding length. Produced using the traditional bottle fermentation, it is a blend of 50% Chenin Blanc, 25% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir which was matured for 24 months on lees. The northern geography of the Loire Valley, and the influence of the Ocean on climate, means that some years it can be difficult for grapes to ripen. Like Champagne, this led to the development of sparkling wine production which requires higher acidity and less natural sugar in the grapes.