Bulles de Liv Crémant de Loire Gold Extra Brut AOP 2023
A purist sparkling wine made from Chenin Blanc, reflecting the steep-slope terroirs of the Corniche Angevine with austere minerality, taut acidity and saline depth.
Bottler: Domaine Vincendeau, 228 Route de Port Godard, 49190 Rochefort sur Loire / France
In the glass
Colour
Pale light yellow with silver reflections and a fine, persistent mousse.
Nose
Citrus blossom and Granny Smith apple meet pronounced salinity, sea breeze and wet pebbles – an austere, precise bouquet with distinctive minerality.
Palate
Bone-dry with razor-sharp acidity, powdery phenolics and a finely beaded mousse; aromas of citrus and pome fruit lead into a long, chalky-cool finish.
Character
A purist, highly exciting Crémant of austere elegance and invigorating freshness that, despite its structure, never feels heavy and invites you to pour another glass.
Pairing
Fresh oysters or mussels, goat’s cheese tart with herbs, sushi and sashimi.
Notes
24 months on lees in the tuffeau cellars of Saumur with only 3 g/l dosage; Demeter-certified vines on volcanic schist and quartz lend the wine its unique saline signature.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Pale, bright yellow with silver reflections and a fine, persistent bead.
Nose
An equilateral triangle of citrus, salt and austere minerality. Floral notes of lemon and orange blossom open the bouquet, followed by Granny Smith and Abate pears. Alongside this, a distinctly saline note, sea breeze, hints of oyster shell and wet pebbles.
Palate
Citrusy, grippy and austere, it dusts the palate: with precisely chiselled acidity, it is bone-dry, displaying a salty character and powdery phenolics. The mousse is finely beaded, underscoring the vibrant aura of this razor-sharp Chenin Blanc.
Finish
Long and chalky-cool, with lingering citrus fruit and mineral presence. A Crémant that positively invites you to drink thirstily.
Terroir & origin
The vineyards of Domaine Vincendeau are situated on the Corniche Angevine, a protected steep slope above Rochefort-sur-Loire. Beneath one’s feet: green and purple schist, spilitite and phthanite of volcanic origin, interspersed with quartz. These poor, stony soils limit yields to a maximum of 45 hectolitres per hectare.
Grape variety & vinification
Chenin Blanc from vines aged between ten and eighty years. Harvested in early September 2023, bottled on 9 April 2024 and subsequently aged on the lees for 24 months before being disgorged with a dosage of 3 g/l. At 11.5% abv, this Crémant stands out for its tension, depth and clarity.
Food recommendations
Perfect with oysters, seafood or smoked fish. Also an excellent choice with goat’s cheese or as an aperitif.
Special features
While regulations for Crémant de Loire require only nine months of lees ageing, this wine rests for a full 24 months in Saumur’s renowned tuffeau cellars. The result is a Crémant of breathtaking complexity and precision.
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