Arnaud Lambert 'Breze' Sparkling Rosé Cremant de Loire, Saumur, France NV

Arnaud Lambert MV 'Breze' Sparkling Rosé, Cremant de Loire, France Winemaker: Arnaud Lambert Farming: Certified organic and employing biodynamic methods Variety: Cabernet Franc Terroir: Hill of Breze; Limestone tuffeau with sandy and clay topsoils Vinification: Traditional Champagne method; Whole cluster pressed for four hours, no sulfites initially. No malolactic fermentation. Aging: Stainless steel aging. Aged 6 months in tank, then bottled and held for one year before release. Tirage is usually 24g/l. Sulfites are only added before final bottling. Lightly filtered, no fining. Tasting Notes: Full of cassis, black cherry and deep plum flavors, this has a creamy, luscious mousse and loaded with flavor.