COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc, Groslot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Famille Vaillant - Les Grandes Vignes
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Famille Vaillant, operating as Domaine des Grandes Vignes, has been cultivating vines in the Loire Valley's Anjou region for generations. Located in Bellevigne-en-Layon, the estate has been certified organic and biodynamic since 2008. This cuvée, Bulle Nature, is a vibrant expression of their commitment to natural winemaking, showcasing a blend of Chenin Blanc, Grolleau Gris, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay. It represents the ancestral method of sparkling winemaking, capturing the raw, energetic terroir of their schist and shell-rich limestone soils.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Certified biodynamic since 2008, the estate is also officially certified under the strict 'Vin Méthode Nature' designation.
Fact 02
This sparkling wine is bottled without disgorgement, leaving the natural yeast sediment inside to keep the wine fresh and slightly cloudy.
Fact 03
The blend features Grolleau Gris and Cabernet Franc, vinified as a white wine alongside Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Hand-harvested grapes undergo immediate pneumatic pressing. Spontaneous fermentation begins in vats using only indigenous yeasts, without any added sugars, nutrients, or sulfites. Before fermentation is complete, the wine is bottled (Méthode Ancestrale) with approximately 15g/L of residual sugar, allowing fermentation to finish in the bottle and trap natural carbon dioxide. The wine is aged on its fine lees for about six months and is released without disgorgement or filtration, sealed with a crown cap.
