Celebrate Bastille Day with fabulous fizz from Loire
Celebrate Bastille Day: With France celebrating Bastille Day on 14th July, why not pop the cork on a chilled bottle of bubbles. Crémant de Loire is a wonderful way to commence the celebrations, whether for a garden party, BBQ or picnic in the park or simply for sipping on the sofa with fromage and baguette. It’s elegant, refined and brings a real sense of occasion – without the Champagne price tag.
Lesser known but up there with sparkling wines you should have on your radar, is Vouvray Brut. Made using Chenin Blanc grapes, the dry sparkling wine is also made in the Champagne method and is a real foodie wine as it’s great paired with cheeses, charcuterie boards, salmon and salads.
Cracking Crémant - Domaine de Haute-Perche, Thierry Denjean, Crémant de Loire Blanc Brut
Stockist: The Modest Merchant
Price: £22.95 ABV: 12.5%
Grape: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay
Description: This Crémant de Loire produces a lively, full mouse with tangy citrus, slatey minerals and racy acidity. Pairs well with rich or fatty foods, or with oysters or olives.
Founded in the 1960s and acquired by wine enthusiast Thierry Denjean in 2019, the winery is a model of social and environmental responsibility, practicing sustainable viticulture and winemaking practices using precise, non-intrusive techniques and minimal sulphur. Thierry is committed to achieving carbon neutrality with initiatives such as solar panels, bottle reuse and rainwater collection.
The wines from Domaine Haute-Perche are a classic expression of Anjou, offering clean, mineral and saline profiles with elegant fruit and vibrant acidity,
Domaine Breton Vouvray Brut NV – Dilettante, Loire
An outstanding example of what Chenin can do in a sparkling wine. An essential for fans of golden fruit profiles with a vibrant backbone of minerality. Refreshing character and delicate texture. Great for gifting or for aperitif moments before the main event. Pairs especially well with fish, seafood and poultry dishes.
Stockist – Good Wine Good People
Price: £27.50 ABV: 13%
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Description: Produced in the Vouvray region, which is renowned for its high quality Chenin Blanc grapes, this wine is produced in the Méthode Champenoise resulting in fine bubbles and an exquisite bouquet.
The aroma is fruity and floral with notes of citrus, green apple and honey. On the palate the wine is crisp and well-balanced with a lively acidity and a creamy mouthfeel.
