Saumur Fines Bulles
History of Saumur Fines Bulles
As early as the 15th century, producers observed that wine bottled during the winter could start fermenting again when the warm weather returned, and would then begin to sparkle while retaining its aromatic finesse. This second fermentation in the bottle was mastered at the beginning of the 19th century.
Sparkling wine production was then able to develop in the vineyards, benefiting from the extensive network of cellars dug into the tuffeau chalk at the heart of which the wines could be matured in ideal conditions. Maison de Fines Bulles then set up on the banks of the Loire, taking advantage of the river to trade these sparkling wines. The AOC Saumur Fines Bulles was recognized in 1957.
- Color: Fine bubbles
- Style: Sparkling wines
- Grape varieties : Chenin, Gamay, Pineau d’Aunis, Grolleau, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau Gris, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
- Arôme : White fruit, Almond, Lemon balm
Varieties confer richness and flavor
Two emblematic varieties are present at the heart of the Saumur Fines Bulles appellation: chenin for whites and cabernet franc for rosés. Other grape varieties also contribute to these blends: pineau d'Aunis, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, grolleau
.Wine pairing
- Fine bubbles
Input
Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho
Dish
Scallop skewer with grilled bacon
Cheese
Bruschetta with Brie and Grilled Peach
Dessert
Strawberry cheesecake verrine
Did you know?
The origins of troglodytic caves lie in the quarrying of tuffeau, the white stone used to build many of the Loire Valley's châteaux.
Tasting
- Fine bubbles
Appearance
Fine bubbles, elegant crystal-clear color with golden hues. Peach to cherry skin color for rosés.
Nose
White fruit, lemon balm, honey, apricot, almond and sometimes a touch of vanilla or toast. On rosés, red berries.
Palate
Fresh, sometimes bracing for the brut, softer on the demi-sec.
Conservation
6-8°C / 2 to 3 years
Did you know?
Chenin, grown in the environmental conditions of the Saumur region, is what gives Saumur Fines Bulles all its aromas.
Location
A mild climate reigns over the 1,400ha appellation area, which stretches south of the Loire on two verdant hillsides meeting at Saumur. The characteristic element of the subsoil is the famous tuffeau, which gives this wine its distinctive character.
To remember
A flagship grape variety: Chenin
A traditional method
Maturing in tufa stone cellars
All about Saumur Fines Bulles
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