Domaine des Baumard
Crémant de Loire Carte Turquoise
Crémant de Loire
First produced in 1957, Baumard’s Crémant Carte Turquoise is a beautiful, hand-crafted example of this appellation, which now covers both the Anjou and Touraine AOCs. The grapes are sourced from the estate as well as from a few selected growers, with the average vineyard age of 35 years. Baumard produces this Crémant using the classic méthode Champenoise, with a minimum of 24 months en tirage, resulting in a wine with an exceptionally fine mousse, and complex aromas and flavors of apples, pears, almonds and honey. The palate is fresh and appetizing, reflecting the low dosage of 5-6 grams – essentially an Extra Brut.
Vineyard
The grape come from vineyards planted on a variety of soils, predominantly schist, sandstone, and sand. The yields are 3.0-3.5 tons per acre, well below the AOC maximum of about 6 tons per acre.
Winemaking
Grape are whole-cluster pressed and the base wine is fermented in stainless steel. Secondary fermentation takes place in bottle (Méthode Champenoise). The wine spends at least 24 months en tirage, double the AOC minimum requirement.
Tasting Note
The NV Carte Tourquoise is extraordinarily consistent, with markedly fresh aromas of pears and almonds, and a rich, complex palate enlivened by a refined mousse. A beautiful and original interpretation of the category.
Color
White
Appellation
Crémant de Loire
Farming
Sustainable. Refrains from using herbicides. Grasses over alternate vineyard rows.
Alcohol
12.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$24.00
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