MAY GEORGES BRUT ROSE CREMANT DE LOIRE, FRANCE

May Georges Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé is a distinguished sparkling wine from France's Loire Valley, crafted in the traditional method. This wine is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot d’Aunis, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Grolleau, sourced from top sites in Montlouis and Lussault-sur-Loire, totaling six hectares. The soils are exclusively Tuffeau—clay soils with ample flint and pebbles on a Turonian limestone base—delivering the Loire Valley’s signature ethereal minerality and savory finish.

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: Shimmering salmon color with fine, persistent bubbles.

• Aroma: Summer strawberries, tulips, and dried herbs softly enchant the nose

• Palate: A charming touch of sugar adds a pleasant density to the mouthfeel, punctuated with rhubarb on the finish. 

• Winemaking Details:

• Grape Composition: 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot d’Aunis, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Grolleau.

• Region: Crémant de Loire A.O.C., Loire Valley, France.

• Vinification: Primary fermentation in stainless steel, no malolactic fermentation, secondary fermentation in bottle, 15 months lees aging, 9 g/L dosage.

  Food Pairing:

This versatile Crémant de Loire pairs well with a variety of dishes, including shellfish, poultry, lean fish, appetizers, and as an aperitif.