France – Sparkling White – 12.5%
Region: Loire
Producer: Gratien & Meyer
Label: Crémante de Loire
Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc
Pale yellow with foaming bubbles, very little aroma. Pleasantly mouth-filling bubbles, somewhat dry with crisp acidity but little length or finish. The bubbles dominate in the mouth, reminiscent of ginger ale with perhaps a slight taste of apple. Certainly very good value for a sparkling wine, preferable to cava and not objectionable but with very little to commend it, would likely buy it again for a picnic or afternoon guzzle but would spend a bit more if sharing with friends.
Monoprix (France) €5.88
