Volage Cremant de Loire Brut Sauvvage Rose Loire France NV

The brainchild of François-Xavier Chaillou, a wine executive based in the US for more than 25 years and specialized in high end and luxury wines. Volage is a single Domaine Crémant, produced at Domaine du Landreau in Val du Layon. Nestled in the Loire Valley, one of the most celebrated winemaking regions in France, the property boasts some of the best grapes in the region thanks to careful management and sustainable practices. The vineyard features mature Cabernet Franc vines that have produced exceptional grapes for many years.

At the winery, the grapes are pressed immediately after harvest with short skin contact to preserve fruity freshness, and a bright, light color. Fermentation begins with selected yeast strains in stainless steel thermoregulated tanks. Second fermentation occurs in the bottle, and the only filtration technique used is disgorgement of the bottles. Total sulfur at bottling is 32mg. The wine is aged in bottle on the lees for 3 years to achieve yeasty complexity. After disgorgement, there is a dosage of 3g/liter, classifying this wine as a "Brut Sauvage." After disgorgement, the wine ages for 6 more months in bottle before being released.

Made from 100%, old vine, Cabernet Franc, this wine is dry and crisp with fresh red berry flavors and floral aromas. With over 3 years of aging before release, this wine shows just as much complexity (if not more) than its more pricey counterpart.