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Sparkling Wine Journey · France

Saumur & the Tuffeau Cellars

Sparkling Wine in Soft Limestone Rock

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Saumur & the Tuffeau Cellars in depth

Crémant de Loire and Saumur brut age in old quarry galleries carved into tuffeau. Chenin and Cabernet franc set the tone.

1Region & HistoryQuarry Becomes Cellar2Soil & ClimateLimestone and Coolness3Grape VarietiesChenin, Cabernet Franc4Base Wine & BlendEarly, Gentle Pressing5The Second FermentationFermentation in the Rock6Lees Aging & DosageTime on the Lees7TastingLemon Balm and Almond8Food & OccasionRillauds and Fouées
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