François Montand Brut Blanc de Blancs 0,75 l

Name:

François Montand Brut 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:

2 to 3 years

Vinification:

Really well made in the classic Champagne Method. Aged horizontally at least for 9 months.

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 creamy and smooth, with lingering aromas, freshly baked bread, golden delicious apples and Meyer lemons - harmonious.

Alcohol content:

12 %vol

Acidity:

7 g/l

Residual sugar:

8 g/l

Recommendations:

Great way to start any meal, and it's a fine accompaniment for ceviche, salads, white fish in white sauce or simply for dessert.

Drinking temperature:

6° to 8° C

Producer:

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