Domaine Jacky Marteau, Crémant de Loire LuLu
Country: France
Region: Loire, Touraine
Type: Sparkling, White
Variety: Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
Farming: Sustainable
Age of Vines: Planted 1980s
Production: 18,000 bottles
Soil: Flinty, clay base
Half Cabernet Franc and the balance equal parts Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. Sustainably farmed. Hand harvest. Very gentle pressing of whole bunches. Primary fermentation in stainless steel at about 18 C to retain freshness. Secondary fermentation in bottle with a minimum of 20 months on lees. Around 1g/l dosage to balance.