Description
Founded in 1864, Gratien Meyer is an institution in Saumur with the cellar carved out of ancient tuffeau stone on the river bank overlooking the Loire River. Alfred Gratien went on shortly after to forge great success with champagne making also. This leading Loire sparkling producer employs quality production from vineyard to bottle. 100% hand-picked fruit from vineyards in Saumur, only first pressing used. The Cremant de Loire Appellation is among the most demanding as far as quality control goes for sparkling wine appellations in France. Method Traditionelle secondary fermentation in bottle followed by 36 months on lees (appellation only requires 12 months), stored in the extensive underground ‘caves’ at cellar.
The bouquet suggests strawberries, raspberries and blackcurrant.
RRP $29 **STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY .. Only $24 when you buy 12 of this wine**
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