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
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Crottin de Chavignol on toast
Loire goat cheese and dry Chenin-led Cremant are a textbook regional aperitif. -
Oysters with mignonette
Crisp acidity and saline finish cut through briny bivalves. -
Fish and chips
Lively bubbles and high acidity refresh between bites of fried batter. -
Crumble of orchard fruits
Yellow-peach palate and a hint of sweetness on the mid-palate echo the dessert fruit.
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.
- 1980 — Cuvee Privilege range introduced as Ackerman's value Cremant blanc
- 2017 — Cuvee Privilege 2016 blanc receives 1 star in Guide Hachette des Vins
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Ackerman
- 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
Scores
- Guide Hachette des Vins 1 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2017)
Frequently asked about Cuvee Privilege Blanc
What does Ackerman Cuvee Privilege Blanc taste like?
Yellow peach, ripe white fruits, white flowers and citrus on the nose; a lively attack with fine bubbles, a suave mid-palate and a slightly tart finish. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Ackerman Cuvee Privilege Blanc?
Drink within 1 to 4 years of vintage, served chilled to 6 to 8 C. The Guide Hachette recommended a 2015-2018 drinking window for the 2016 vintage.
What food pairs with Ackerman Cuvee Privilege Blanc?
Crottin de Chavignol on toast, oysters with mignonette, fish and chips, and a crumble of orchard fruits are canonical pairings.
What grapes are in Ackerman Cuvee Privilege Blanc?
A blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested across the Cremant de Loire production zone.