Crémant de Loire Rosé Pureté de Silex
Appellation
Crémant de Loire
Farming
Certified Biodynamic, Certified Organic
Varietals
40% Pineau d'Aunis, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Grolleau Gris, 20% Groslot Noir
Vineyards & Viticulture
From a vineyard once owned by Comte Eudes II de Blois. The vineyard is located on the right side of Loire, between Blois and Tours, just in front of the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire.
Soils
Clay and limestone
Harvest & Vinification
Only the best cuvées are used for this crémant: “Tête de Cuvée" and "Première Taille." After a light racking, fermentation begins with the native yeast. Aged for two years at 12°C on traditional wooden sloping racks. The bottles are turned by hand. Dosage 11 grams per liter.
