Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Cremant du Jura Indigene NV CS20231023 This Crémant de Loire is

This Crémant de Loire is made the exact same way — a real second fermentation in the bottle — from 100% Cabernet Franc

with finely integrated toast and lively fruit aromas

peppery bite takes over your first sip

Benoit Lahaye is one of a tiny handful of Champagne growers who still plows his vineyards with a horse

Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Cremant du Jura Indigene NV CS20231023 This Crémant de Loire isStephanes highest end crmant, this is 55% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 5% each Trousseau and Poulsard, produced in the Champagne method. The farming is biodynamic, and the cuve is produced using indigenous yeasts, fortified with a bit of vin de paille. No dosage nor sulfur is added. The wine is rich with notes of toasted brioche, brown butter and lemon zest; it's perfect as an aperitif but is bold enough to stand up to a meal.