De Chanceny Crémant de Loire Brut Excellence Millésimé 2014 (France)

Description

Dry, Mineral, Pastry

"Complex and enticing, the bouquet shows baked apple, rockmelon, biscotti, and yeasty characters, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate that's creamy and plush. Richly textured with finely pitched acidity, finishing persistent and satisfying. At its best: now to 2031" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2025

“This is a fine, elegant, genuine alternative to Champagne for considerably less outlay and a wine that I frequently serve at home” Steve Bennett, Master of Wine, Importer

“With four years bottle aging, this wine has begun to develop attractive, mature toasty flavors that add richness to the floral, crisp character of the fruit. The wine is both rich and soft, generous and very ready to drink now” Wine Enthusiast Magazine

“Burnished gold. Light but persistent effervescence. Baked flavours biscuit, toasted brioche and honey indicate significant development here, underpinned by mellow citrus and cut apple flavours. There is a mouth-coating grainy texture to the palate which finishes dry and waxy” Stephen Wong, Master of Wine, The Real Review

De Chanceny is the premium sparkling brand of Cave Robert & Marcel in Saumur, est. 1953, recently awarded a Decanter Trophy for their vintage Crémant de Loire. Their vineyards around Montreuil-Bellay and Brossay sit on tuffeau terroirs in southern Saumur, ideal for retaining and redistributing rainwater. The Brut Excellence cuvée is hand-harvested, gently pressed, and fermented at 18°C for delicate aromas. Using Méthode Traditionnelle, it ages 4 years on laths in tuffeau cellars, yielding ultra-fine bubbles and rare complexity.

Food Pairings: refined appetizers, asparagus, foie gras, canapés), rich seafood, salmon, octopus, tuna, poultry or fruit deserts.