Case of Caves de Saumur NV '49M' Crémant de Loire (12 bottles) Pinot Gris/Grigio

Case of Caves de Saumur NV '49M' Crémant de Loire (12 bottles) Pinot Gris/GrigioPairs with: Crab canaps Good for: Popping a bottle of bubbles just because Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc I am from: Loire Valley, France The story: Caves de Saumur is an exemplary co operative that has achieved prominence through hard fought efforts to distinguish them from other collective wineries. Far from the typical co peratives that haphazardly tend their vineyards for high yields of mediocre bulk wine, Caves de Saumur is

Brian Sieve

fresh finish characteristic of the best expressions of the grape

or introducing an Old World wine lover to the spectacular

this ultra-modern yet fiercely traditional estate is a benchmark producer in the Western Highlands—perched on the westernmost point of the Scottish mainland

France (sourced from vineyards near Saint-Émilion)

this wine shows good structure and a persistent elegance

Why you’ll love me: Bright

these vines yield fruit of remarkable concentration and balance

with notes of dried apricot

sophisticated anchor for your next mountain getaway feast

Why You'll Love Me: An uncompromisingly bold and lively take on the grape

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