The Crémant de Loire "Brut d’Enfer" Millésime 2016is a prestigious, beautifully aged, vintage sparkling wine produced byDomaine Bonnigal-Bodet.
The playful cuvée name "Brut d’Enfer" (Hell’s Brut) is a clever nod to the winery’s physical address onRue d’Enfer(Hell Street) in Limeray, though the wine itself is heavenly. It stands as a serious rival to fine Grower Champagne.
Sensory features: Hailing from Rue d’Enfer (Hell Street), this single-vintage, zero-dosage Crémant spent an impressive 42 months on the lees to create a sparkling wine of incredible depth and complexity. It balances rich, creamy layers of baked pear, toasted brioche, and roasted almonds with a laser-sharp, bone-dry mineral finish that rivals fine Champagne..
Technical notes
Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Vinification: Fermented with indigenous yeasts; base wine aged 10 months in large, neutral oak demi-muids
Best served: With its rich texture and bone-dry, laser-sharp acidity, this vintage Crémant perfectly cuts through rich, savory dishes like seared sea scallops, roasted poultry in mushroom cream sauce, or aged Comté cheese. It also shines alongside gourmet pairings like smoked salmon, oysters Rockefeller, or rustic duck pâté.
