M. Bonnamy
M. Bonnamy
Two wines in the Crémant de Loire range of the Alliance Loire, the M. Bonnamy Brut and Brut Rosé are great examples of inexpensive yet delicious sparkling wines. The grapes are predominantly grown on various forms of limestone which include most significantly Tufa (meteogene tavertine), the material widely used in the building of many châteaux throughout the Loire Valley.
The Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé is comprised of 100% Cabernet Franc, while the Crémant de Loire Brut is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. All of the the fruit for M. Bonnamy is hand harvested, gently pressed and fermented at cool temperatures in order to retain the delicate esters and aromatics of the grapes. After an assemblage of the best lots, the wines undergo a second fermentation and aging in the bottle for 12 months before being disgorged.
M. Bonnamy Crémant de Loire Brut NV
The M. Bonnamy Brut is a juicy, yet dry sparkling wine that pairs with just about any type of cuisine. The inclusion of 65% Chenin Blanc ensures a bit of earthiness to the wine’s apple and red fruit nuances.
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VARIETY: Chenin Blanc 65% / Chardonnay 20% / Cabernet Franc 15%
CLASSIFICATION: Crémant de Loire AOC
VINEYARDS: Various vineyards located throughout the Loire Valley totaling 61 hectares.
SOILS: Tufa Limestone & some clay
AVERAGE VINE AGE: 25 years
VINIFICATION: Manual harvesting, gentle pressing and low-temperature fermentation (18°C) to preserve the aromas. Second fermentation in the bottle by the Traditional Method after selection of the best juices.
AGING: 12 months aging sur lattes before disgorgement. (only 9 months required by AOC)
M. Bonnamy Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé NV
The M. Bonnamy Rosé is a juicy, yet dry sparkling wine that pairs with just about any type of cuisine. 100% Cabernet Franc lends a bit of earthiness to the wine’s bright berry nuances.
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VARIETY: 100% Cabernet Franc
CLASSIFICATION: Crémant de Loire AOC
VINEYARDS: Various vineyards located throughout the Loire Valley totaling 61 hectares.
SOILS: Tufa Limestone & some clay
AVERAGE VINE AGE: 25 years
VINIFICATION: Manual harvesting, gentle pressing and low-temperature fermentation (18°C) to preserve the aromas. Second fermentation in the bottle by the Traditional Method after selection of the best juices.
AGING: 12 months aging sur lattes before disgorgement. (only 9 months required by AOC)