Sparkling wine

Du Rififi a Beaulieu 2022

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France
Saumur-Champigny, Valle della Loira

0.75L

12% Vol.

Grape variety: Chenin Blanc

Vinification: Direct pressing and spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, bottled before the completion of alcoholic fermentation.

Aging: Aged on its lees in the bottle for several months, then disgorged and topped up with the same wine, with no added dosage or liqueur.

Serving temperature: 8-10° C

Allergens: contiene solfiti

We don’t know if Sébastien and Émeline drew inspiration from Jules Dassin’s famous film noir "Rififi" when creating this stunning wine, but one thing is certain: much like the heist planners in the movie, they went "underground," carving their Beaulieu cellar into a cave approximately 500 meters deep.

This natural sparkling wine is a blend of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc from 50-year-old vines planted on the clay-limestone soils of Saumur.

The process begins with the Chardonnay harvest to kickstart fermentation, followed by the incorporation of the Chenin. Before fermentation is complete, the must is bottled and left to age, allowing the yeasts to gently finish the transformation of sugars. After several months of aging on the lees in the bottle, the wine undergoes dégorgement (disgorging) to remove sediment and is topped up with the same wine.

Crafted using the ancestral method with less than 3g/L of residual sugar, this wine perfectly combines freshness and delicacy with great elegance. Its beautiful aromatic depth, paired with a creamy texture, makes it a true wild card for versatile food pairings!

From the producer

Calvez-Bobinet

Located in the beating heart of Saumur-Champigny, Calvez-Bobinet represents the perfect synthesis of high-level viticultural rigor and a contemporary, free-spirited vision of Loire Valley winemaking. Built on a synergy of technical expertise and a profound production ethic, the estate manages its plots according to biodynamic principles, aiming to preserve the integrity of the region's iconic clay-limestone soil (the famous tuffeau). Here, Cabernet Franc is interpreted with surgical precision: spontaneous fermentations, minimal intervention in the cellar, and obsessive attention to detail at every stage result in wines that are pure expressions of the terroir—blending vibrant drinkability with a complex, never-predictable structure.

The winery, carved directly into the rock, ensures naturally constant temperature and humidity levels year-round, providing the ideal environment for the wines to reach a state of perfect maturation.

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