Vouvray brut Traditional Method by Chanceny 75 cl

Description

Vouvray Brut by Chanceny: Fine French Bubbles Made from 100% Chenin Blanc

Chanceny Vouvray Brut is a traditional-method sparkling wine from the Loire Valley, one of France's most historic wine-producing regions.

The wine is made in the Vouvray appellation, located east of Tours, where Chenin Blanc is the defining grape variety.

Chenin Blanc is renowned for its versatility. Depending on vineyard conditions and winemaking decisions, it can produce dry, medium-sweet, sweet and sparkling wines.

Its naturally lively acidity makes it particularly well suited to the production of sparkling wines.

The Vouvray Brut cuvée is produced by the Cave des Producteurs de Vouvray, a cooperative founded in 1953.

The winery brings together the expertise of growers working within the appellation, where clay-limestone soils and the characteristic tuffeau bedrock contribute to the region's winegrowing identity.

Tuffeau also plays an important role in local winemaking history.

Many traditional cellars have been excavated into this soft limestone, providing stable conditions for storing and ageing wine.

Chanceny Vouvray Brut is produced entirely from Chenin Blanc.

Unlike a vintage-dated sparkling wine, this expression is created from a blend of wines originating from two to three different vintages.

This blending process allows the producer to maintain a consistent aromatic style while preserving the characteristic freshness of the grape.

The wine is made using the traditional method, with a second fermentation taking place inside the bottle.

During this process, yeast converts fermentable sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide.

The carbon dioxide remains dissolved in the wine, creating its natural effervescence.

Following the second fermentation, the bottles remain on their lees for 12 to 18 months before disgorgement.

This period of maturation contributes to the refinement of the bubbles and the development of additional aromatic complexity.

The influence of lees ageing can be recognised in the wine's notes of toasted bread, almonds and dried fruit.

These aromas are complemented by ripe citrus and white fruit, reflecting the character of Chenin Blanc.

On the palate, Chanceny Vouvray Brut offers a lively, fresh opening.

Its fine bubbles create a pleasantly creamy texture, while the wine's natural acidity provides balance and definition.

The brut style highlights freshness rather than pronounced sweetness, distinguishing this expression from the producer's demi-sec cuvée.

The finish is elegant, refreshing and gently fruity.

Chanceny Vouvray Brut is particularly suitable for aperitifs and celebrations.

It also offers attractive food-pairing possibilities, especially with dishes that benefit from a refreshing sparkling wine.

Salmon tartare, fresh seafood and salads featuring goat's cheese are excellent examples.

The producer also recommends pairing it with endives, fresh goat's cheese and walnuts.

For serving, the ideal temperature is between 6 and 8°C.

The wine is intended to be enjoyed relatively young, with the producer indicating an ageing potential of approximately one to two years.

Chanceny Vouvray Brut offers an accessible introduction to traditional-method sparkling Chenin Blanc, combining fine bubbles, citrus freshness and the complexity developed through ageing on the lees.