Langlois
Brut Rosé
Crémant de Loire
Langlois Brut Rosé is a refined Crémant de Loire crafted from a blend of Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. The wine undergoes a meticulous process, with only the first pressed juice used and 18 months of aging on the lees to maintain its freshness and vibrant color. A brief 12-15 hour skin contact gives it its delicate pale pink hue with copper highlights. On the palate, it is fresh, generous, and fruity, with appealing notes of vineyard peach and an airy elegance. Its long finish leaves a lasting impression, showcasing Langlois’ commitment to terroir since 1885.
VINEYARD
Langlois farms 175 acres of the best AOC vineyards in the Loire Valley, where half of the estate has been certified organic since 2020, with the remaining acres in conversion since 2022. The Brut Rosé draws its Cabernet Franc from two of the region’s most prestigious clay-limestone terroirs: Montreuil Bellay and Puy Notre-Dame. For their Crémants, Langlois supplements exclusively with grapes from partner growers rather than must or clear wine. Langlois extends the same commitment to sustainable farming to its partner growers, actively supporting their own organic conversions.
WINEMAKING
Hand-harvested grapes are pressed within a few hours of picking, then spend 12 to 15 hours on the skins for color extraction before vinification by variety in stainless steel. The four terroirs, predominantly chalky, are vinified separately, with cuvées and tailles kept distinct. The wine is then blended before bottling for secondary fermentation, which takes place in the estate’s natural tuffeau troglodyte cellars. The wine ages on the lees for a minimum of 18 months before disgorgement.
TASTING NOTE
Delicate pale pink with copper highlights. Aromas of white flowers, linden, and hawthorn on the nose. Fresh, generous, and fruity on the palate, with notes of vineyard peach and an airy, elegant finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Oysters, fresh goat cheese, light seafood, vegetable quiches, charcuterie, mild soft cheeses
Color
Rose
Blend %
78% Cabernet Franc, 12% Pinot Noir, 10% Others
Appellation
Crémant de Loire
Alcohol
12.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$33
Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck - April 12, 2024
Wine Enthusiast - December 1, 2024 "This rosé crémant is lively and vibrant. The wine has a fresh nose of red apple, pencil shavings and dried white flower blossom. Additional flavors of pear, red cherry, red raspberry and lemon peel emerge on the palate that has a vibrant, fun and layered acidity."
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