Ackerman Bulle Royale Saumar Brut NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Ackerman
Label Name:
 
Bulle Royale Saumar Brut NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saumur, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~3. 5–3. 6/5 across listings (large number of user ratings). Some Ackerman cuvées receive critic scores (eg. related Ackerman Brut wines have earned ~90pts from Falstaff)

Tasting Note
Crisp green apple, white peach and citrus with brioche and almond undertones. Fine, persistent mousse; dry, lively acidity and a clean, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shrimp, smoked salmon, roast chicken, goat cheese, creamy seafood pasta. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed dim sum, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Thai seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle — base wines vinified separately, bottled for secondary fermentation and aged on lees in tuffeau caves (~15–24 months) before disgorgement and brut dosage.

Vineyard Info
Maison Ackerman, founded 1811 in Saumur, is a Loire sparkling specialist known for méthode traditionnelle production and long lees ageing in troglodytic tuffeau caves.