Bulles de Liv Crémant de Loire Gold Extra Brut AOP 2022

Wine Description for Bulles de Liv Crémant de Loire Gold Extra Brut AOP 2022 by Liv Vincendeau

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with lively, medium-fine perlage, testament to 18 months of maturation on the lees. The mousse is elegant and persistent – a visual promise of quality.

Nose

This Crémant defines what single-varietal Chenin Blanc sparkling wines can achieve: elegant fruit meets seductive pastry notes. Expressive and juicy, citrus fruits and pears unfold, alongside lemon curd, pain suisse and a hint of vanilla. The nose is complex, yet never overwhelming – precise and inviting.

Palate

Fresh and pressurised, the Crémant presents itself on the palate, dry and crisp, whilst simultaneously juicy and bright-fruited. Again, citric notes and stone fruit dominate, accompanied by a whisper of almond cream. Particularly impressive: the chalky notes, which lend the wine structure and depth. The refined texture and lively perlage are precisely where they should be after 18 months of bottle fermentation.

Finish

Clear, fresh and mineral with lingering citrus notes and fine chalk-mineral character. The finish remains precise and invigorating – one immediately wants the next glass.

Terroir & Origin

The Demeter-certified grapes hail from an old vineyard on the Loire with a fascinating subsoil: green and violet slate, volcanic rock and quartz. This geological diversity is reflected in the wine’s mineral complexity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chenin Blanc, harvested in early September 2022. Following whole-bunch pressing and spontaneous fermentation, fermented dry. Bottled for secondary fermentation on 31 January 2023, disgorged after 18 months – traditional method, executed with artisanal perfection.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with oysters, scallops, smoked trout or goat’s cheese. Also excellent with tempura, sushi or asparagus dishes with lemon butter. As an aperitif, quite simply a revelation.

Special Features

In this price bracket, Liv Vincendeau’s Crémant sets benchmarks – a genuine benchmark for biodynamically produced Loire sparkling wine. The combination of biodynamic viticulture, spontaneous fermentation and patient maturation on the lees results in a Crémant of impressive authenticity and precision.