Cremant de Loire, Chateau de la Presle NV Grape variety_Meunier partly vinified in foudre barrels

partly vinified in foudre barrels made from locally sourced oak

just to the south of Minervois

with fresh apple

notes of soft spice and chocolate and supple

The Rosso di Montepulciano

Cremant de Loire, Chateau de la Presle NV Grape variety_Meunier partly vinified in foudre barrelsTerrific value traditional method sparkling (a blend of 80% Chardonnay with 20% Arbois, a less well known variety local to the Loire Valley) made by the charming Anne Sophie Penet and her Burgundian husband Frederic Meurgey at their small estate, this is aged a minimum of two years on its lees before disgorgement and has a gentle creamy mousse, crisp apple, stone fruit and brioche notes and a zesty, lively finish. 80% Chardonnay & 20% Arbois Loire