François Montand Demi-Sec Blanc de Blancs 0,75 l

Name:

François Montand Demi-Sec Blanc de Blancs

Country of origin:

France

Growing region:

The vineyard enlarges upon the Jura department, on 80 kilometres long and 7 kilometres wide at an average altitude of 300 meters; from Champagne-sur-Loue to Saint-Jean-d'Etreux between the plain of Bressane and the foothills of the Jurassian plateau. It is located in the west facing slopes of the Jura Mountain oriented to Southwest. We call this region the "Revermont" or "Bon-Pays". Additional vineyard sources outside the Jura.

Grape varieties:

A complex blend of various white grapes, mainly Colombard, Ugny blanc & Chardonnay.

Soil:

The soils are thin and constituted of limestone boulders coated with brown clays or clay with cherts from the dissolution of limestone. The vineyard's subsoil mainly consists of marl (iridescent red marlsand green from the Trias, gray marl of Lias).

Cellar life:

1 to 2 years

Vinification:

Really well made in the classic Champagne Method. Aged horizontally at least for 9 months. The difference between a Francois Montand Brut and a Demi-Sec is the dose of additional sugar that is added. The François Montand Demi-Sec has more added sugar during the 'degorgement' and this provides sweetness.

Tasting:

Pale gold colour with a hint of green and fine bubbles. In the nose intense aroma of white flowers and citrus fruit. In the mouth also sweet and fruity, with lingering aromas, very harmonious. A perfectly-balanced texture which combines gentle acidity and a lively, creamy fizziness.

Alcohol content:

11,5 %vol

Acidity:

7 g/l

Residual sugar:

Recommendations:

Serve with cold starters with vegetables, terrine or goat's cheese. With cooked or raw seafood, hot or cold shellfish. It is also a good accompaniment for white meat, oriental and spicy food (curry, Thai, Indian…) and dessert made with nuts, hazelnuts and walnuts.

Drinking temperature:

6° to 8° C

Producer:

La Maison Du Vigneron Negociant, A/AT F-39570 Crancot, France