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Crémant de Loire, Prince Alexandre - NV

Name: Crémant de Loire, Prince Alexandre
Brand: Vignerons de Saumur
SKU: 34485
Price: 21.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 34485 750mL

An everyday sparkling wine from the Loire Valley based on a blend of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. Aromas of honey and apples all in a dry finish. A sparkling wine that works well with salty hors d'oeuvres.

$21.96/ Single Bottle

$263.52 $250.34/ Case of 12

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Color

White

Vintage

Country

France

Region

Loire

Producer

Vignerons de Saumur

Grape Variety

Chenin Blanc

Chardonnay

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Staff Pick Notes

Crémant wines that have a base of Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay are in my humble opinion, some of the most delicious. Crémant wines are made in the traditional method like in Champagne, but this delightful sparkler is from the Loire Valley. It alludes to all the best parts of Chenin and Chardonnay: great crisp acidity, ripe yellow apples, lemon juice and a touch of rich honey... Elegance without the price tag! Great for everyday, this will not disappoint as an aperitif with cheeses, sliced fruit and nuts, on its own, or with brunch fare.

- HW

Glossary

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Chardonnay

From Champagne to Chablis, it's hard (not to mention unpleasant) to avoid this famous white variety. During a huge popularity surge beginning in the late 1980s, Chardonnay plantings have increased dramatically -- not only in California's wine country, with which the variety is nearly synonymous, but also in Burgundy (its original, Old World home) and just about everywhere else in the winemaking world. It is a flexible, eager-to-please grape, responding well to just about anything a winemaker...

Chenin Blanc

A versatile grape that is grown worldwide, but is most commonly associated with the Loire, California, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It produces just about any type of wine you can think of: ageworthy dessert wines; delicious, honeyed dry whites; sparklers; and even bases for fortified wines and spirits. These days, one of the most exciting stories is in South Africa, where newly adopted winemaking technologies have helped a dedicated group of producers to bring the country's dry...