Les Volets Pinot Noir 2021

Crémant de Loire remains a calm respite from all the hyper bubblies of the modern age and a relief from the ever rising prices of Champagne. Quality is integral when wines are crafted according to the Méthode Traditionelle which demands the second fermentation occurs in bottle as well extended aging on its lees. These wines take on creamier texture and biscuity nuances as a result and imbue a delicate elegance from finer bubbles. The backbone of the Loire’s fines bulles [fine bubbles] remains the noble Chenin Blanc with its broad spectrum of aromas and flavours that stretch from orchard fruits (limes, apples, mandarins) to lanolin, crème brûlée, brioche and flakey pastries. In the world of rosé however, Cabernet Franc plays its part although as much for its complexion as its strawberry scents. In addition to the component grapes, the limestone tuffeau subsoil lends a minerality all its own; one that keeps all of us coming back to these sparkling wines -wines that seem to reflect the stones on which they were grown.

Food Pairings

Roasted birds are a preternatural match but Pinot Noir goes with any number of dishes ranging from those incorporating wild game and foraged mushrooms to veal stews or grilled fleshy fish. For a classic cheese pairing hunt down some Epoisse...

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Cash Wise Liquor - Baxter
Baxter
218-829-9286

Lakes Liquor - Dl
Detroit Lakes
218-846-1180

Kowalski's Eagan Wine Market
Eagan
651-328-8300

Mgm - Mankato
Mankato
507-625-2420

Cork And Key
Mankato
507-779-7000

Mcdonald Liquor Store
Minneapolis
612-721-6686

South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811

Kowalski's Uptown Market
Minneapolis
612-377-3448

Ken And Norm's Liquors
Minneapolis
612-822-0030

North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393

Spirits Of Nisswa
Nisswa
218-963-7488

Vinifera Wines & Ales
Plymouth
763-473-0008

Liquor Boy
Saint Louis Park
952-512-2200

Dabbler Depot
Saint Paul
651-802-2112

Scott's Liquor
Saint Paul
651-690-4434

International Wines & Liquors
Saint Paul
651-690-5471

Thomas Liquor
Saint Paul
651-699-1860

Mgm - St Peter
Saint Peter
507-934-8964

Jim's Liquor - Shoreview
Shoreview
651-354-0140

Mgm - Waconia
Waconia
952-442-3800

Cotroneo's Wine & Spirits
White Bear Lake
848-391-6064