Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, ripe peach, rose petal

Palate: red berry, white peach, soft tannin, fine mousse

Saigne-method Cabernet Franc Cremant de Loire. Intense pink-salmon hue, wild strawberry and ripe peach aromas, a broad and gently tannic palate with a soft mousse.

What it pairs with

  • Charcuterie board with rillettes de Tours
    Local Touraine pork rillettes and Cabernet Franc rose bubbles are a textbook Loire aperitif.
  • Strawberry tart with Chantilly
    Wild-strawberry aromatics in the wine echo fresh summer berries; light dosage handles cream.
  • Salmon tartare with pink peppercorn
    Berry-and-pepper register lifts cold cured salmon without competing.
  • Goat-cheese salad with raspberries
    Bright acidity refreshes between bites; raspberry palate mirrors the salad fruit.

History

The house's Cremant de Loire rose under the Excellence label, drawn from Cabernet Franc on Loire chalk and clay terroirs and vinified by direct press for a pale salmon colour.

  1. 1990: Excellence Cremant de Loire range introduced under Saumur Brut umbrella

Facts

Producer
Bouvet Ladubay · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Franc (100%)
Classification
Cremant de Loire AOC
Oak
stainless steel; minimum 12 months on the lees
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
1 to 4 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Excellence Brut Rose

What does Bouvet Excellence Brut Rose taste like?

Wild strawberry, raspberry, ripe peach and rose petal on the nose; red berry, white peach, soft tannin and a fine mousse on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a salmon-pink colour.

When should I drink Bouvet Excellence Brut Rose?

Drink within 1 to 4 years of vintage, served chilled to 8 to 10 C. Best in the first two years for primary fruit.

What food pairs with Bouvet Excellence Brut Rose?

Charcuterie with rillettes de Tours, strawberry tart with Chantilly, salmon tartare and goat-cheese salad with raspberries are all canonical pairings.

What grapes are in Bouvet Excellence Brut Rose?

100 percent Cabernet Franc, vinified by direct press for a pale salmon hue and a savoury, fruit-driven Cremant de Loire profile.

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