Crémant de Loire 

Sparkling Rosé 

90% Cabernet Franc
10% Chenin Blanc

Region: Loire

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

Calcareous & Clay-like for the Chenin Blanc as well as sandy soil close to Chinon for the Cabernet Franc.

VITICULTURE

Sustainable farming

WINEMAKING

The 2 grapes are pressed and fermented together
Traditional Method (as in Champagne)
Slow pressing at low pressure
Must selection during pressing phase (150Kg of grape for 100 Liter)
Fermentation in tanks with temperature control (17°-18° Celsius) during 3 weeks
Matured at least 12 months on the lies after the second fermentation in bottles

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS 

Bright pink. Fresh Nose with white red fresh fruits aromas
Harmonious mouth with a nice acidity and fineness

Recommended for party wine, cocktail and aperitif & desserts.