Ampelidae Armance B. Vin Mousseux

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Ampelidae
Label Name:
 
Armance B. Vin Mousseux
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Val de Loire (Haut-Poitou / Jaunay-Marigny)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Rated 90/100 (Armance B Prestige 2016, Social Vignerons); Organic (Ecocert); Vegan Society certified for some cuvées; widely recommended by Loire retailers and sommeliers

Tasting Note
Very fine, persistent mousse with green apple, citrus zest, brioche and almond notes; bright minerality and crisp acidity, dry and refreshing with a clean, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, fresh shellfish, sushi/sashimi, tempura, ceviche, goat cheese, creamy chicken dishes, light salads, Vietnamese spring rolls, grilled white fish with lemon.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (secondary bottle fermentation), extended lees ageing (c.18–36 months), organic viticulture, low SO2 and occasional solera blending for consistency.

Vineyard Info
Ampelidae founded by Frédéric Brochet (1995). Organic (Ecocert) estate based at Château des Roches near Marigny‑Brizay, farming extensive calcareous/flint soils in the Vienne.