François Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut

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Wine Description

For centuries, Méthode Champenoise, also known as Méthode Traditionnelle, has been the gold standard for sparkling wine production. A production style that proves to be much more labor-intensive, but the added quality garnered is well worth the effort. With Méthode Traditionnelle the wine goes through its second fermentation in the bottle adding richness and complexity, due to the time it spends on the lees. This style gave Champagne the reputation for premium quality it heralds to this day.

François Montand offers a great tasting sparkling wine, made in the Méthode Traditionnelle, at a value.  With an elegant, classic French label, François Montand introduces more people to this winemaking style, showing wine lovers everywhere that a well-made, high quality sparkling wine can be accessible. 

Chardonnay Grapes
Jura Vineyards
Cellar Room
Gyroplattes
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Acclaim
“Made in the Champagne’s traditional method without the Champagne price. Produced from white grapes (the meaning of blanc de blancs) grown in the Jura—the region bordering Switzerland and named for the Jura Mountains—Montand’s sparkling wine delivers a pear scent and flavor that’s carried on bubbles as soft as the price. Ideal for an aperitif.”
— John Foy, Dec 2019
“The search for an affordable and accessible sparkling wine easily leads to the nonvintage Francois Montand Brut Blanc de Blancs, a Methode Traditionelle production from the Jura region of France. It has a citrus accent and a floral aroma, with a hint of sweet apple. Try it as an aperitif or with light seafood dishes.”
— PG Rated, Dec 2019
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Limestone and Clay
Bottles produced of this wine:
150,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
Colombard, Ugni Blanc, Chardonnay
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
3.2 g/L
Alcohol:
11 %
Dry extract:
35 g/L
Residual sugar:
9 g/L
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Wine Production

The quality of François Montand wines start in the vineyard with a rigorous selection of the best grapes. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure the best balance between sugar and acidity.

After careful sorting, the grapes are pressed gently to keep all the aromatic potential of the fruit. The first fermentation occurs at low temperatures with selected yeasts. After blending and bottling, the liqueur de tirage is added and the secondary fermentation begins. The wine is then aged horizontally for at least nine months before being disgorged and prepared for shipment.

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About the Vineyard

François Montand’s grapes come from diverse terroirs throughout France, ensuring the best possible fruit for consistently excellent sparkling wines at a great value. Select vineyards are located in the Gascony region in Southwest France where the climate is influenced by the Atlantic, and the soils are alluvial with clay and sand. Additional vineyard sites are located on the west facing slopes of the Jura Mountains. Here, the climate is continental with many similarities to Burgundy, and the soils are mostly clay and limestone with some marl deposits.