COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Sémillon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Les Grands Chais de France
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Louis Couturier Crémant De Bordeaux Brut is a non-vintage sparkling white wine from the Bordeaux region of France, produced by Les Grands Chais de France. It adheres to the Crémant de Bordeaux Appellation d'Origine Protégée standards, which mandate the traditional method of sparkling wine production. This appellation, established in 1990, encompasses the entire Bordeaux vineyard area and allows for the use of traditional Bordeaux grape varieties in its sparkling wines. As a non-vintage wine, it represents a consistent house style achieved through blending multiple vintages.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crémant de Bordeaux is made using the 'méthode traditionnelle', the same technique used for Champagne.
Fact 02
The appellation covers the entire Bordeaux vineyard area, allowing for diverse terroir expressions.
Fact 03
Grape harvesting for Crémant de Bordeaux must be done by hand, ensuring quality selection.
Fact 04
Bordeaux grapes like Sémillon and Merlot are used for this sparkling wine.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Louis Couturier Crémant De Bordeaux Brut is produced using the 'méthode traditionnelle', the same process employed for Champagne. This involves a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create the effervescence. Grapes are hand-harvested, a requirement of the Crémant de Bordeaux appellation. Following the second fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for a minimum of 12 months, contributing to its complexity and characteristic brioche notes. The blend of traditional Bordeaux grape varieties, such as Sémillon and Merlot, is a hallmark of this appellation's sparkling wines.
