Our AOP Loire Valley Wines
Anjou/Saumur
M & E Guilbaud Frères
Wine-growing area
Vineyards located in the heart of the Loire Valley area, on the well-exposed counterfort of the Loire river. Our selections are made specially in the area of Saumur.Geological characteristic
Ancient soils mostly siliceous.
Grape variety
Chenin (45 %) - Chardonnay (40%) - Cabernet (15%).
Colour and alcohol content
Bright yellow tending to ancient gold-colour. Alcohol : 12% vol.
Vinification process
Compulsory pneumatic press and book-keeping of the process in order to stick to the rule : 100 liters ofjuice must be extracted from 150 kg whole grapes. Vinification and elaboration in its growing-area in
underground cellars (20 meters below). The vinification process lasts for a minimum of a year according to the champagnization method - Pressure per bottle : 3,5 kg by square cm.
Technical parameters
Acidity : 4,7 g/l - Sulphur : 35 mg/l (indicative measures).
Tasting notes
The abondant and very delicate bubbles insure the quality of this sparkling wine. It tackles the tongue and revives the taste buds nicely without agressivity, then enhance its structure with delicacy. Serving temperature at 6 to 8°c (chilled but not iced).Contient des sulfites