Sparkling Vouvray 

2018

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.

VITICULTURE

Sustainable farming. Vine’s age: 30 years in average

TERROIR

Calcareous & Clay-like located at Vouvray.

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 18 month in average on the lies after the second fermentation in bottles

TASTING AND FOOD PAIRINGS

Pale yellow with green tints
- Fresh Nose with green apple, white flowers and toasty aromas
- Harmonious mouth with a nice acidity and fineness

Aperitif and celebration - All kind of finger food - Cocktail (royal Mojito...)
- Seafood such as Lobster or Oyster
- Spicy oriental dishes - Sushis
- Some cheese such as Goat Cheese
- All kind of dessert with Chocolat or fruits.