Cremant de Loire PDO

The Loire Valley has a long tradition of producing sparkling wines with small bubbles. However, the Crémant de Loire PDO was only created after the INAO issued specifications regulating the production of crémant on the national level. The expertise of Loire Valley winemakers and the unique conditions of the terroir combine to produce Crémant de Loire wine in accordance with strict specifications. Crémant de Loire PDO wine is made using the traditional method. After disgorgement, the wine is fermented a second time in the bottle, then placed horizontally on wooden racks and allowed to age for at least twelve months. A range of varietals that are common to the Loire Valley are used to make the wine, including chenin, orbois, chardonnay, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, grolleau (noir and gris), pinot d'aunis, and pinot noir. The extent of the production area, which includes a wide variety of soils and climate types, explains why so many varietals flourish in the region. The result is a collection of wines that have wide-ranging characteristics.