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Technical Details
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- France
- Loire Valley
- Touraine
- Vouvray
- Vineyards located on east-west-facing slopes at the bottom of a small valley near the city of Tours
- Sustainable Practices
- Méthode traditionnelle: primary fermentation in stainless steel, followed by secondary fermentation in bottle. Gently pressed with a pneumatic press, with the free-run juice fermented separately from the must. The must is left to clarify for at least 24 hours to enhance its aromatic delicacy before beginning fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation is stopped after 6 months by chilling the wine to retain some natural residual sugar.
- 15 months; 6 months in tank, followed by a minimum of 9 months sur lie
- 13%
Cave des Producteurs C. Greffe Vourvray Excellence Brut NV
Sustainable Practices
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This is a classic Loire Valley sparkling wine made from Chenin Blanc, offering a refined balance of freshness and texture. I noted a delightfully crisp Red Delicious apple, ripe pear, crushed blackberry, struck flint, key lime, homemade buttery pie crust, and zippy pomelo, all uplifted with a mineral edge reminiscent of river rocks. The result is supremely drinkable, delightfully bubbly, and wonderfully vinous – an effortless crowd-pleaser you’ll want to open sooner rather than later!
PAIRING IDEAS: Dry, clean, and elegant on the finish, this Brut is versatile and food-friendly, equally well suited as an aperitif or alongside seafood, shellfish, and light hors d’oeuvres.
About The Producer
Founded in 1953 by a collective of Loire Valley growers, Cave des Producteurs de Vouvray unites dozens of family vineyards across the Vouvray appellation to produce a wide array of Chenin Blanc wines — including traditional-method sparkling expressions under their “C. Greffe” label. Today they farm hundreds of hectares, preserving the deep heritage of Vouvray viticulture while embracing modern cellar techniques to deliver wines defined by crisp acidity, bright fruit, and fine mousse. Their Brut showcases the terroir’s characteristic nuance — orchard fruit, honeyed notes, and delicate minerality — offering an accessible gateway into Loire’s classic sparkling style.