Elegant in colour with golden hints. On the nose, aromas of citrus, honey and apricot are complemented by delicate floral notes. Very fresh on the palate, with fine bubbles.
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Region | Loire |
| Appellation | Crémant de Loire |
| Style | White, Sparkling |
| Producer | Domaine Moncourt |
| Grapes |
100% Chardonnay |
| Pairing | Aperitif & Dessert, Fish |
| Keeping | For drinking now. |
| Vinification |
A second alcoholic fermentation occurs after bottling (Traditional Method). Stored in the cellar horizontally during 24 months. After ageing, bottles undergo the process of riddling. They are placed vertically in order to push sediments toward the neck of the bottle. Disgorging is done by freezing, then the bottles go through the process of dosage which defines dry and half-dry wines. |
| Bottle | 75cl |
| Volume | 12.5% |
Founded in 1994 by Jean-Charles Moreau on the banks of the Loire, Domaine Moncourt today covers some fifty hectares between Anjou and Saumur, with a diversity of grape varieties and terroir. Combining respect for tradition, they embody the values and heart of a father and son working with passion!
In addition there is Vignoble de l'Ecasserie, born in 2021 from association with the Reulier family. This vineyard of about fifty hectares is part of the family tradition and heritage for three generations, also based in the heart of the best terroirs of the Layon in the commune of Bellevigne-en-Layon.
The Loire is France's longest river, running almost 400km from the Massif Central westwards to the Atlantic, and gives its name to one of the country's most diverse wine regions. Spanning some 57,000 hectares across Loire-Atlantique, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine, and the Centre, it produces the full range of styles - fresh, light whites from Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, elegant reds and rosés from Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Gamay, plus sweet and sparkling wines. Its western vineyards enjoy a maritime Atlantic climate, while the more easterly Centre is cooler and continental, and its chalky limestone soils help the wines retain their signature freshness and acidity. Home to 69 appellations, including the famous Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, the Loire offers something to please every palate.
The Loire Valley's traditional-method sparkling wine appellation, created in 1975 to identify high-quality sparkling wine from the vineyards around Angers, Saumur, Touraine, and Cheverny, where cool weather and calcareous tuffeau soils are ideal for the style. Made by nearly 600 producers, the wines must spend at least 12 months on their lees, giving complex aromas and creamy, refined palates. While the classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are permitted, the appellation champions local grapes — above all Chenin Blanc, which lends floral character, freshness, and vibrant acidity, alongside Cabernet Franc for its small production of rosé.
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