Air de Claret, Blanc de Noirs Brut
Air de Claret, Blanc de Noirs Brut
Price: 16,00€
DESCRIPTION
Air de Claret produces an original Crémant de Bordeaux, born from a 30-hectare vineyard on clay and limestone soils. 70% of the plots are on south-facing slopes, while the rest are on plateaus. The vines are 35 to 40 years old, and the estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE).
This Blanc de Noirs is crafted 100% from Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested in crates. It follows the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle followed by approximately 12 months of aging on lees. Only 3,012 bottles were produced. It received a bronze medal at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards.
The pale yellow color is enlivened by fine, steady bubbles. The nose blends ripe apple and quince paste. On the palate, it combines volume, smoothness, and a delicate liveliness.
REGION
Bordeaux
France
The Bordeaux region is hardly a secret, as it is one of the great wine regions of France. Bordeaux has a temperate maritime climate that yields fabulous, high quality red wines. The main red grapes of the region are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Although 90% of its production is red, the region rounds out its range with white wines blended from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
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White bubbles from a red grape? Yes, this 100% Cabernet Franc Crémant plays it smart with its fine bubbles, notes of ripe apple, and a hint of quince—enough to impress everyone at cocktail hour!