Langlois-Chateau
Cremant de Loire Brut Reserve
| Denomination | AOC Cremant de Loire |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Loire (France) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for a minimum of 36 months |
- Traditional method: Second fermentation in the bottle to achieve a fine and persistent mousse
- Ageing on the lees: At least 36 months to develop greater complexity and finesse
- Aromatic profile: Notes of white flowers, green apple, pear, citrus, brioche and vanilla
- Origin and grapes: Crémant de Loire AOC; Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc
- Serving: Temperature 6-10°C; ideal with oysters, shellfish, goat's cheese and white meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Langlois Crémant de Loire Brut Réserve is a refined sparkling wine from the Loire Valley, crafted according to the strict principles of the Traditional Method. This elegant blend is born from the union of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. The sensory profile opens with an enveloping bouquet of white flowers and green apple, enriched by nuances of ripe pear, citrus fruits and a subtle hint of brioche and vanilla. On the palate, it is dry, fresh and endowed with a rich and harmonious flavour profile. The fine and persistent perlage caresses the palate, leading the tasting towards a clean, mineral and distinctly dry finish.
Where it comes from
The soul of this wine lies in the heart of France's winemaking region, with deep roots in the territories of Saumur, complemented by selections from Anjou and Touraine. The region's siliceous-limestone and schist soils impart a vibrant mineral character and a taut drinkability to the grapes. The historic Langlois-Chateau winery matures the wine within cool underground limestone cellars, a natural environment that ensures constant temperatures, favouring an extremely regular prise de mousse. This Loire terroir gives the wine a distinctive character and intense freshness.
How it is produced
The creation of this wine begins with a strictly manual harvest, followed by gentle pressing to extract only the noblest part of the musts. The vinification of the individual parcels proceeds in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the primary aromatic integrity. After separating the pressings, the blend is enriched with reserve wines to enhance structural complexity. This is followed by a second fermentation in the bottle, concluded by a patient ageing on the lees for over twenty-four months, essential for defining the perfect flavour balance and fine texture.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1912 in the Loire Valley, Langlois-Chateau stands as an elegant benchmark for Saumur sparkling wines. Thanks to the arrival of the Bollinger family in 1973, the historic ninety-five-hectare estate has perfected its expertise in the art of sparkling wine making. This refined Brut Réserve, awarded 90/100 by Wine Spectator, is skilfully enriched with fine reserve wines to ensure extraordinary complexity and a consistently distinctive style over time, patiently maturing in the cool underground cellars carved into the limestone.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1912
Langlois-Chateau specialized immediately in the production of "sparkling wines". Business started off weell, but was interrupted by World War I during which Edouard Langlois was killed on March 31, 1915. He was 42 years old and had been awarded the Croix de Guerre (Military Cross). Read more
| Name | Langlois Cremant de Loire Brut Reserve |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Cremant de Loire AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Vendor | Langlois-Chateau |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1912 in the Loire Valley, Langlois-Chateau stands as an elegant benchmark for Saumur sparkling wines. Thanks to the arrival of the Bollinger family in 1973, the historic ninety-five-hectare estate has perfected its expertise in the art of sparkling wine making. This refined Brut Réserve, awarded 90/100 by Wine Spectator, is skilfully enriched with fine reserve wines to ensure extraordinary complexity and a consistently distinctive style over time, patiently maturing in the cool underground cellars carved into the limestone. |
| Origin | Terroir of Saumur, also Anjou and Touraine (Loire Valley, France) |
| Soil composition | Sandy-calcareous; calcareous-calcareous; schistose; siliceous-calcareous; clayey |
| Fermentation | Minimum 36 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method) with second fermentation in the bottle |
| Wine making | Vinification by variety and terroir in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with gentle pressing and separation of cuvée and tailles; blending with the addition of reserve wines. Traditional method/classic method with a second fermentation in the bottle and ageing on the lees for 24–36 months (minimum 36 months indicated). |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for a minimum of 36 months |
| Total acidity | 4.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |