Bulles de Liv Crémant de Loire Gold Extra Brut AOP 2023

Wine Description for Bulles de Liv Crémant de Loire Gold Extra Brut AOP 2023 by Liv Vincendeau

Character

A craft-driven sparkling wine from the heart of the Loire, which combines the classic strength of Crémant de Loire with a modern, dry signature. The designation Extra Brut signals a consistently restrained residual sugar content – a clear commitment to straightforwardness and the fruit of the grape variety, without flattering sweetness as a corrective.

Terroir & Origin

The Loire is France’s longest river and at the same time one of the country’s most versatile wine regions. The cool-continental climate with Atlantic influences ensures natural freshness and vibrant acidity – ideal conditions for sparkling wine production using the méthode traditionnelle. The region’s terroir, characterised by tuffeau, slate and limestone soils, imparts minerality and depth to the wines, which unfold their elegant effect particularly in the Crémant style.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chenin Blanc is the soul of the central Loire – a grape variety of extraordinary expressiveness and longevity, which in its dry expression convinces with taut acidity structure, fine spice and a characteristic quince fruit and beeswax note. As the basis for an Extra Brut Crémant, it brings everything to the table: natural freshness, complexity and the potential for fine, lingering mousse. Winemaker Liv Vincendeau relies on craft care with this cuvée and lets the grape variety speak in its purest form – without sweet compromise.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This Crémant is a versatile table companion. It harmonises beautifully with oysters and fine seafood platters, as well as with Loire goat’s cheese – such as a young Crottin de Chavignol. It also reveals its charm with pan-fried river bass, vegetable tempura or a simple flammekuchen. As an aperitif, it is simply irresistible.