The best wines of Crémant de Loire

Discover the best wines of Crémant de Loire of Loire Valley as well as the best winemakers of Crémant de Loire and estates of Crémant de Loire to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Crémant de Loire and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Crémant de Loire by region

Looking for a good wine of Crémant de Loire of Loire Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Crémant de Loire. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Crémant de Loire with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Crémant de Loire

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Crémant de Loire

Red wines from the region of Crémant de Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of armorican-style squid, basque piperade or tuna spread.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Crémant de Loire

On the nose the red wine of the region of Crémant de Loire. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Crémant de Loire. is a powerful with fine and regular bubbles.

The best vintages in red wine of Crémant de Loire

  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.00/5
  • 2007With an average score of 2.70/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Crémant de Loire

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Crémant de Loire

A wine route planned in the region of Crémant de Loire? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Crémant de Loire.

Discovering the wine region of Crémant de Loire

Crémant de Loire is the regional appellation for Sparkling wines from Anjou, Saumur and Touraine - the heart of France's Loire Valley wine region. Chenin Blanc is the main ingredient. A wide range of other traditional Loire grape varieties can be used. These include the obvious choices of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but also Cabernet Franc, Pineau d'Aunis, Grolleau Noir and even Cabernet Sauvignon.

The star grape of the upper Loire, Sauvignon Blanc, is a notable (and intentional) omission here. Despite its high Acidity, Loire Sauvignon is not considered well-suited to sparkling wine production. It is interesting to note, however, that this grape variety is not excluded from Bordeaux sparkling wines. A good Crémant de Loire has a tight, persistent effervescence that denotes a traditional method rather than Tank production, and a Complex, nutty, slightly honeyed Nose.

Great white wines of Crémant de Loire

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Crémant de Loire

White wines from the region of Crémant de Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of shrimp curry (reunionese recipe), chicken massala or baked potato churros.

The best vintages in white wine of Crémant de Loire

  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Crémant de Loire

  • Jacquère
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Crémant de Loire

A wine route planned in the region of Crémant de Loire? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Crémant de Loire.

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Great sparkling wines of Crémant de Loire

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Crémant de Loire

Sparkling wines from the region of Crémant de Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of express seafood spaghetti, chicken and mushroom risotto or tuna wraps.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Crémant de Loire

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Crémant de Loire. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of green apple, lime or pear. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Crémant de Loire. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Crémant de Loire

  • 2016With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.95/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Crémant de Loire

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Grolleau

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Crémant de Loire

A wine route planned in the region of Crémant de Loire? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Crémant de Loire.

The word of the wine: Marie-jeanne (or double magnum)

Bottle with a capacity of 3 litres.

Great pink wines of Crémant de Loire

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Crémant de Loire

Pink wines from the region of Crémant de Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of seafood lasagna, bami or preparation of the olives (black olives in brine).

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Crémant de Loire

  • Grolleau
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Crémant de Loire

A wine route planned in the region of Crémant de Loire? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Crémant de Loire.

Discover the grape variety: Jacquère

Jacquère is the most widespread grape variety in Savoie. It has medium-sized bunches that are cylindrical-conical. They are compact and often winged. The berries are medium-sized and can be slightly elongated or spherical, with thick skins that turn from yellowish green to golden yellow to a slightly pinkish hue when fully ripe. The soft flesh of the fruit of this variety is tart but not very juicy. Jacquère has a budding process almost identical to that of Chasselas. With a semi-erect growth habit, this white variety is vigorous and fertile, and should be pruned short to be more productive. It thrives on clay-limestone soils as well as on stony scree. Grey rot and black rot are the main enemies of Jaquère. It can cope with oidium and mildew. This variety produces a light, pale, acidic and lively wine with a floral aroma. It should be consumed quickly.