Château de Mauny Crémant de Loire Brut 2020 Vintage:2020 A blend of Carignan

A blend of Carignan

dark chocolate and vanilla bean mark the nose

and there's another one in 2024

alongside aromas of meyer lemon

they are paying “Chardonnay prices” for the fruit (essentially double the usual rate per ton of Pinot Gris)

Château de Mauny Crémant de Loire Brut 2020 Vintage:2020 A blend of CarignanChateau de Mauny has been operated by the Brault family since the 1700s, a wide swath of vineyards in Anjou. Among the many wines they make, their pride and joy is this Cremant, a blend of Chenin Blanc with 20% addition of Chardonnay. This is the soul of the Loire, with bright peach, apple, and white flower aromas and just a hint of smoky flint soil. The palate has a nice balance of weight and finesse, with delicate bubbles carrying peach and