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2021 Bodet-Herold Physis Cremant de Loire Extra Brut

This Crémant de Loire is produced from 90% Chenin Blanc and 10% Grolleau. The grapes are pressed whole cluster at low temperatures and fermented using native yeast. After brief aging in stainless steel, the wine undergoes 30 months of bottle aging, developing complexity reminiscent of great Champagnes while maintaining its distinctive Loire Valley character. This vintage sparkling wine represents one of the higher-quality expressions from the Loire region.
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Specs

Type: Sparkling
Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Grolleau
Winemaker: Etienne Bodet
Vintage: 2021

Geography

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
 

Farming

Fruit sourced from two small, organically farmed vineyards
 

Harvest

Whole cluster pressing at low pressure with separation of press fractions
 

Fermentation

Native/ambient yeast fermentation in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation blocked
 

Aging

Briefly aged in stainless steel tank, bottled in spring, aged on lees for 30 months using traditional method, SO2 added after disgorgement (less than 20 ppm total), low dosage resulting in Extra Brut style