Bonnigal-Bodet, "Brut D'Enfer" NV

The Bonnigal Bodet estate is located on a hillside on the north bank of the Loire and specializes in cultivating chenin and chardonnay grapes. This particular cuvée is a blend of the two grape varieties, sourced from vineyards in the "Les Culs de Boeuf" plots facing west, "Les Beauvoirs" plots facing east, and the "Ouchonnerie" plots facing south. The grapes are carefully hand-harvested and sorted in the cellar before being pressed and left to ferment naturally with the help of native yeasts in stainless steel tanks. After ten months of aging in vats and barrels, the wine undergoes a second fermentation in bottles, where it ages for a further nineteen months in the cellar. This sparkling wine, which is not sweetened, displays a beautiful golden color with delicate and elegant bubbles. Its aromatic profile is characterized by intense fruity notes of peach, apricot, and other exotic fruits, while also promising a fresh and well-balanced palate. The tasting experience concludes with a pleasant touch of bitterness. This wine is best enjoyed as an aperitif or paired with a red fruit pie.