Cuvee Privilege Blanc

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In the glass

Aroma: yellow peach, ripe white fruit, white flowers, citrus

Palate: fine bubbles, lively attack, suave mid-palate, slightly tart finish

Ackerman's value Cremant de Loire blanc. Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc vinified in stainless steel and aged 12 to 16 months on the lees: yellow peach and white-flower aromas, lively attack, suave mid-palate, slightly tart finish.

What it pairs with

• Crottin de Chavignol on toast Loire goat cheese and dry Chenin-led Cremant are a textbook regional aperitif.More wines for goat cheese →
• Oysters with mignonette Crisp acidity and saline finish cut through briny bivalves.More wines for oysters →
• Fish and chips Lively bubbles and high acidity refresh between bites of fried batter.More wines for fish →
• Crumble of orchard fruits Yellow-peach palate and a hint of sweetness on the mid-palate echo the dessert fruit.More wines for fruit tarts →

With cheese

Olivet Our pick Olivet is a mild, milky bloomy disc with hay or mushroom notes. Fine bubbles and brisk acidity in a dry, traditional-method Loire sparkling wine clean the palate between slices without covering them.

History

Cuvee Privilege is Ackerman's house Cremant de Loire blanc, sourced from across the production zone and bottled in two colours (blanc and rose). The blanc was awarded one star (very successful wine) by the Guide Hachette des Vins for the 2016 vintage.

1. 1980Cuvee Privilege range introduced as Ackerman's value Cremant blanc
2. 2017Cuvee Privilege 2016 blanc receives 1 star in Guide Hachette des Vins

Facts

Producer

Maison Ackerman · visiting guide

Grapes

Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc

Classification

Cremant de Loire AOC

Oak

stainless steel; 12 to 16 months on the lees

ABV

12.0%

Price

EUR 10 to 14 at retail

Drinking window

1 to 4 from vintage

First vintage

1980

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