Cremant de Loire "Bulle Royale", Maison Ackerman

Frank and fresh attack of fresh fruit, floral notes and minerality on the nose. Round and balanced mouth, the chenin dominates with its crisp fruits and finesse. The bubbles are both intense and persistent.

Grapes: 60% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin, 10% Cabernet Franc

Terroir: Chalky soils consisting of small fossilized stones and occasional sandy vines.

Winemaking: Manual harvest before pressing in whole bunches. Separate vinifications for each grape and 18 months on lees.