Arnaud Lambert - “Breze” Cremant De Loire NV (750ml)

90% Chenin Blanc, 10% Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: An exceptional crémant that surpasses expectations given its price point, particularly when you factor in the painstaking efforts employed to produce such a budget-friendly bubbly from one of the most prestigious terroirs of the Loire Valley, Brézé. This now-renowned commune in Saumur is celebrated for its finely-focused Chenin Blanc wines, which are lively, radiant, and remarkably capable of aging. The concoction here consists predominantly of Chenin Blanc, complemented by Chardonnay; the latter is utilized to temper, enhance richness, and smoothen the intense nature of the Chenin harvested from the chilliest patches of this already frosty hill. Exhibiting a golden yellow hue, the wine is light-bodied, releasing scents of fresh citrus, honey, and mineral undertones. The acidity is sharp, the taste profile dry and refined. Bubbles persist with vivacity.