Cremant de Loire, Chateau de la Presle NV Grape variety_Meunier just to the south of

just to the south of Minervois

notes of soft spice and chocolate and supple

especially with any kind of smoky spice

Textbook traditional claret from a beautifully situated property

partly vinified in foudre barrels made from locally sourced oak

Cremant de Loire, Chateau de la Presle NV Grape variety_Meunier just to the south ofTerrific value traditional method sparkling (a blend of 80% Chardonnay with 20% Arbois, a less well known variety local to the Loire Valley) made by the charming Anne Sophie Penet and her Burgundian husband Frederic Meurgey at their small estate, this is aged a minimum of two years on its lees before disgorgement and has a gentle creamy mousse, crisp apple, stone fruit and brioche notes and a zesty, lively finish. 80% Chardonnay & 20% Arbois Loire