Sparkling wines
Château Moncontour has dedicated more than half of its vines to the production of sparkling wines.
Our different Cuvées are made along the "Traditional Method":
- The grapes are gently pressed; the selected juices are fermented separately in stainless steel.
- After this first fermentation in tanks, the different wines are blended into one or several Cuvées prior to their second fermentation in bottles.
- Once this second fermentation completed the wines will mature in bottle on their lies from a minimum of 12 months and up to 36 months for some Cuvées.
Cuvée Prédilection Grande Réserve
Our Prédilection Grande Cuvée Reserve is a unique product coming from the best vines of the Castle. It harvested entirely manually, and gently pressed so as to select only the first juices (the Cuvée as it is named in champagne). The wine is patiently matured on lies in our cellar to provide you with the power and finesse of a great vintage Vouvray.
2 Stars Guide Hachette
Touraine Méthode Traditionnelle
Our Touraine traditional method is a blend of Chardonnay and Chenin.
A long breeding on lies in our cellars gives a fine light mousse.
Its color dress is pale yellow, its nose fine and fruity with a layer of hazelnut. Soft in the mouth, it must be served chilled as an aperitif or with a dessert.
Vouvray Tête de Cuvée
Chenin Blanc makes delicious when the producer tames its high acidity. This wine has a fine, fresh, gala apple flavor, crisp but not overpowering acidity, and a layer of almonds.
It has fresh citrus and mineral aromas and a rich mousse with excellent acidity. This elegant sparkling wine is a great aperitif or accompaniment to caramel, cream and fruit desserts, but it can also be served with sushi and other seafood.
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Cuvée Prédilection
We name this Cuvée Prédilection (beloved favorite in English) because it is the word the French novelist Balzac used to describe his feelings about Moncontour. (see Balzac's letter)
The wine itself, our best sparkling Cuvée, is fine and complex, with aromas of hazelnuts, layers of acidity, a touch of toast, but still retaining great fresh fruit.
A great alternative to Champagne!
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