L'Arnaude - sparkling white NV
Maison Breban - French Sparkling Wine
White,French Sparkling Wine
Ugni-Blanc - 80%; Colombard - 20%
history
Maison Breban is one of the last family owned company producing artisanal sparkling wines in the South of France. The House of Breban Wines ("Vins Breban") has been producing and supplying a wide range of wines of varying styles and aromas to restaurants and retail distributors since 1952. The grand-father, Raymond, started elaborating sparkling wine in his garage in 1942. He has then decided to add a full range of wines from Provence. Since that time, two generation have been managing the company with the same passion and philosophy for quality.Today, they are famous in France and all over the world for the quality of the wines of Provence and for their premium hand crafted sparkling wines.
Vineyard
Cultivated by the monks until the late 18th century, the hilly vineyard commands a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. Currently the estate is comprised of a cellar, a tree climbing course, and a guest house. The vine plots are located around the estate.​ The soil is clay-limestone.
Winemaking
L'Arnaude White Brut is made from grapes grown at vineyards throughout the Var region. Wines produced are the result of close collaboration between growers, vintners, and Vins Bréban company. All wines are produced according to very rigorous standards and specifications established by Vins Bréban with its partners: determination of the harvest date, vinification at low temperature, and specific yeasting. The fruit of a second 30-day fermentation called "prize de mousse", the wine is then filtered and bottled. Finished wines rest on slats for 3 months before being marketed
Tasting notes
L'Arnaude wine has a pale yellow color with light green reflections. The nose is complex with delicious aromas of exotic fruits: banana, pineapple, and passion fruit. The mouth is flush with refreshing air bubbles.
Food pairing
Sparkling white l'Arnaude is an excellent aperitif wine. Best to be served at a temperature of 8° to 10°C
Aging potential
Grape varieties
Ugni-Blanc - 80%; Colombard - 20%
Cuvée France
32 Rue Robert Mallet Stevens
BAT C
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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