NV Vouvray Brut, Château Moncontour

• Style: Crisp, Traditional-Method Sparkling
• Taste: Apple, brioche, white flowers, mineral acidity
• Food: Shellfish, goat’s cheese, charcuterie, light seafood
• Occasion: Aperitif, weeknight, celebration, Sunday lunch
• Serve: Chilled; 12.5% ABV, natural cork

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale and luminous, this off-dry sparkler opens with white flowers and ripe apple, followed by a savoury brioche note. The palate is clean and bright, driven by fine acidity that cuts through the wine's 11g/L residual sugar, leaving you wanting another glass. At 12.5% ABV, it remains weightless and precise — a wine made with real care, not speed.

The Winery — Château Moncontour

Built by Charles VII in the 15th century and perched high on the Loire ridge, this historic estate was acquired by Christian Feray in 1994. He has steered the house to the forefront of the modern Vouvray renaissance. Winemaker Jérôme Loisy crafts thoroughly modern expressions — fresh, racy, full of ripe orchard fruit — from the estate's 130 hectares of chalky, clay-rich vineyards, where vines range from 10 to 45 years old. This Brut spends 12 months on the lees in the traditional method, honouring centuries of Loire sparkling craft.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Chenin Blanc in skilled hands reveals remarkable range, and here Loisy has captured its refined, mineral side. Pair this with shellfish, goat's cheese, charcuterie or lighter seafood dishes — or simply pour as an aperitif when you want something more layered than standard fizz. The natural cork closure honours the traditional method throughout. Whether you're settling in for a weeknight meal, hosting a Sunday lunch, marking a celebration, or welcoming guests with an aperitivo, this is one of the finest sparkling expressions from France's Loire Valley we've found. Explore our Vouvray selection, discover more Chenin Blanc, or browse our full France range.