Crémant Brut du Fondateur

Bouvet-Ladubay from Saumur is one of the benchmarks for sparkling wine on the Loire. In historic tuffeau cellars, fine Crémant de Loire matures here by traditional bottle fermentation. Chenin Blanc is at the centre, often complemented by Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. The cool Loire climate and limestone soils provide tension, freshness and distinctive minerality. Stylistically, Bouvet-Ladubay offers elegant, precise sparkling wines with fine perlage, delicate citrus and stone-fruit notes, floral accents and creamy mousse. From Blanc de Blancs to Rosé, the house ranges from charming and accessible to gastronomically ambitious – ideal for connoisseurs seeking premium sparkling wine beyond Champagne.

The Loire is a vast and diverse wine region that stretches along France’s longest river from Nantes to Sancerre. The cool to moderate climate and varied soils shape fresh, elegant wine styles. Famous examples include crisp Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, Chenin Blanc wines from Vouvray and Anjou, and fragrant Muscadet from the Atlantic-influenced Pays Nantais. Among the reds, Cabernet Franc from Chinon, Bourgueil and Saumur dominates with cool fruit and fine spice, accompanied by rosés and Crémants with lively freshness.

The Loire stands for clarity, balance and excellent price-to-pleasure value – ideal with fish, goat’s cheese and seasonal bistro cuisine.