Trésor Blanc 2020 – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

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France / Loire Valley

Legend says that the founder of Bouvet Ladubay, Etienne Bouvet, found the famed 11th century treasure of the Abbey of St Florent that the monks buried during the French Revolution in the caves. Bouvet Ladubay presents this trésor or treasure, the first cuvée of the house aged in oak barrels. The region of Saumur is known for its “tuffeau” stone, a local chalky limestone used to build the numerous castles that dot the Loire Valley. This limestone soil is ideal for the cultivation of Chenin Blanc and coupled with the mild climate creates the natural acidity needed to produce a balanced sparkling white wine. Grapes are selected from Saumur's renowned AOP vineyards. In addition to aging for 9 months in French oak barrels, this Brut sparkling wine spends a minimum of 24 months on the lees. Bouvet Ladubay’s cellars are housed in ancient tuffeau stone quarries, creating the perfect environment for aging wine.

Harvest Note

The Loire Valley experienced one of the warmest winters on record, with rainfall that replenished the soil. The spring alternated between warm and cool, with a hot summer and welcome rains at the end of August, creating a very good vintage.

Tasting Note

Gold in color with hints of citrus yellow, this opulent sparkling wine offers notes of brioche and citrus. It has a creamy texture and well-balanced tannins.

Technical Data

GRAPES: Chenin Blanc & Chardonnay

APPELLATION: AOP Saumur

PH: 3.2

ACIDITY: 3.47

ABV: 12.5%

DOSAGE: 9.6 g/l

AGING: 9 months in French oak barrels, 24 months on lees

Unique Selling Points

Loire Valley sparkling wine - Chenin Blanc is the Loire Valley's signature grape
AOP Saumur
Made in the méthode traditionnelle
Aged for 9 months in oak barrels and a minimum of 24 months on the lees in bottle

For Bouvet Ladubay, the creation of sparkling wine is an art form that is complemented by the art exhibits hosted at the winery.

About the Grape

Chardonnay

Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.

Chenin Blanc

Depending on the soils, Chenin Blanc can be lush, with stone fruit and pear characters; or quite dry, with green apple and beeswax notes.