Vouvray

Sparkling Brut

100% Chenin Blanc

Region: Loire Valley

ESTATE HISTORY

Moncontour has always been a matter of passion. Honoré de Balzac, the famous writer of the XIX century, literally fell in love with the smart, pretty castle, reflected in the river along with its vineyards, its caves and its coat of ivy. Despite all his efforts, Balzac, did not acquire Moncontour. Others, more successful, had the pleasure and responsibility to add their names to the short list of Moncontour’s owners since Guillaume de Sainte Maure in 1271, Charles VII, king of France, rebuilt the castle during the XV century for his Mistress Agnès Sorelle. The current owner, the Feray family, purchased it in 1994. With the same passion as their predecessors, they have never stopped to revamp the vineyard and to improve the winemaking cellar to make Moncontour vineyard one of the most beautiful and renowned of the region.

TERROIR

Surface: 98 Hectares (242 Acres) 

VITICULTURE

Sustainable farming

WINEMAKING

Traditional Method (as in Champagne)
Slow pressing at low pressure
Must selection during pressing phase
Fermentation in tanks with temperature control (17°-18° Celsius) during three weeks
Regular blend of the best wines coming from. - Matured at least 12 month on the lies after the second fermentation in bottle

Hand harvested early enough to limit the potential alcohol. Slow pressing at low pressure. Must selection during the pressing phase. Fermentation in tanks with temperature control (17°-18° C) during one month. We push it to the end in order to use all the sugar and natural yeast. Blending from skin maceration wine and barrel vinification wine.12 % alc by volume, 7g/l residual sugar. Four months on the lees, with fining and regular racking.

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS 

Pale yellow with green tints
Fresh Nose with white flowers aromas
Harmonious mouth with a nice acidity and finesse - Well balanced with pear aftertaste

Best paired with ccharcuterie, sushi, roast pork loin, pork belly, lobster, crab and goat cheese.