# Louis Couturier Crémant De Bordeaux Brut

- **Producer:** Les Grands Chais de France
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Sémillon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €15
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, yellow fruit, lemon, brioche

## About this wine

The Louis Couturier Crémant De Bordeaux Brut is a non-vintage sparkling white wine from the Bordeaux region of France, produced by Les Grands Chais de France. It adheres to the Crémant de Bordeaux Appellation d'Origine Protégée standards, which mandate the traditional method of sparkling wine production. This appellation, established in 1990, encompasses the entire Bordeaux vineyard area and allows for the use of traditional Bordeaux grape varieties in its sparkling wines. As a non-vintage wine, it represents a consistent house style achieved through blending multiple vintages.

## Interesting facts

- Crémant de Bordeaux is made using the 'méthode traditionnelle', the same technique used for Champagne.
- The appellation covers the entire Bordeaux vineyard area, allowing for diverse terroir expressions.
- Grape harvesting for Crémant de Bordeaux must be done by hand, ensuring quality selection.
- Bordeaux grapes like Sémillon and Merlot are used for this sparkling wine.

## Food pairing

The wine's moderate acidity and dry profile make it an excellent palate cleanser, cutting through richness and complementing delicate flavors. Its subtle fruit notes and brioche hints can echo or contrast with various ingredients, making it versatile for appetizers and lighter main courses.

## Wine making process

The Louis Couturier Crémant De Bordeaux Brut is produced using the 'méthode traditionnelle', the same process employed for Champagne. This involves a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create the effervescence. Grapes are hand-harvested, a requirement of the Crémant de Bordeaux appellation. Following the second fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for a minimum of 12 months, contributing to its complexity and characteristic brioche notes. The blend of traditional Bordeaux grape varieties, such as Sémillon and Merlot, is a hallmark of this appellation's sparkling wines.