Veuve Valmante Brut NV
Country
France
Region
France (Charmat Method)
Producer
Compagnie Francaise des Grands Vins
Grape(s)
Ugni Blanc (100%)
Type
Sparkling
Style
Crisp
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
11%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
A wide range of sparkling wines are produced by the Charmat Method, which involves a secondary fermentation within a pressurised tank before transfer into bottle. This method produces sparkling wines for early drinking, often blended from appropriate grape varieties sourced from many regions and blended to achieve a balanced wine.
Producer
Located in Tournan, in the heart of the Loire region, the Compagnie Française des Grands Vins are the foremost producer of sparkling wines. Here the chalk caves provide ideal cool maturation for a wide range of Loire sparkling wines and Vins Mousseux sourced from throughout France. CFGV has become the largest producer of sparkling wines in France and the leader of the French sparkling wine market (excluding Champagne).
Tasting Notes
An easy drinking soft and well-rounded sparkling that makes a great party wine. It has a pale golden colour and a soft layer of bubbles, with a fresh and fruity nose showing hints of light summer fruits and white flowers. On the palate soft apple and citrus notes are accompanied by a fresh acidity and persistent mousse for an off-dry finish. A crisp and refreshing bubbly.
Food
Perfect as an aperitif with starters or accompany with seafood, white meat or lighter meals such as picnics and party food.
