Château de Mauny Crémant de Loire Brut 2020 Vintage:2020 they are paying “Chardonnay prices”

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

and the red grape Sumoll

famous for her gob-stopping lees aged Fianos that set the standard for white wine in the region

A blend of Carignan

When Alsatian grapes found their way to Oregon

Château de Mauny Crémant de Loire Brut 2020 Vintage:2020 they are paying “Chardonnay prices”Chateau 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