Winery Pierre-Marie et Catherine GrellierCrémant de Loire Brut
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Discover the grape variety: Morrastel-Bouschet
Intensely colored, teinturier reds with a near-black dark ruby robe, signature red pulp, firm tannins and a dense palate, with simple aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices and balsamic notes. Historically used to deepen the color of Midi blends. Now marginal, preserved in ampelographic collections. French teinturier variety created in the 19th century by Henri Bouschet (Morrastel × Petit Bouschet).
Informations about the Winery Pierre-Marie et Catherine Grellier
The Winery Pierre-Marie et Catherine Grellier is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Crémant de Loire to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crémant de Loire
Loire AOC for traditional-method sparkling wines (1975), a refined alternative to Champagne in Anjou, Saumur, Touraine. Fine, fresh bubbles with signature notes of green apple, pear, white flowers, brioche and a honeyed touch, a taut and thirst-quenching palate. Chenin Blanc as the base of Loire expression, complemented by round Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc (raspberry roses), Pinot Noir, Grolleau, Pineau d'Aunis. Hand-harvested, aged min.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Grand Cru
In Burgundy, the fourth and final level of classification (above the regional, communal and premier cru appellations), designating the wines produced on delimited plots of land (the climats) whose name alone constitutes the appellation. The climats classified as Grand Cru are 32 in the Côte d'Or plus one in Chablis which is divided into 7 distinct climats. Representing barely 1.5% of the production, the Grand Crus are the aristocracy of Burgundy wines.
