COMTE DE LAUBE - Blanc de Blancs Brut - French Sparkling Wine

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Wine Style:  Sparkling

Comte de Laube is a super sparkling wine made from grapes grown in the South West of France and the vineyards of the Loire Valley.  This is an elegant and delicate sparkling wine fizzing with fine, long lasting bubbles.  It's an easy drinking wine which is perfect for parties, summer barbeques and get togethers!  Made from a blend of Chardonnay, Folle Blanche, Ugni Blanc and Chenin Blanc this wine  has subtle notes of lemon, toasted almonds, greengage, apple and broom blossom.  On the palate, it reveals slight floral touches of quite surprising finesse. The finish is pleasantly and very slightly fruity. 

You may recognise Ugni Blanc as Trebbiano which is thought to have originated in the Eastern Mediterranean, and was grown in Italy in Roman times. Ugni Blanc made its way to France in the 14th century and its high acidity makes it important in Cognac production. This grape brings a floral bouquet (violets, broom and geraniums), as well as the vivacity and balance to the wine.  Folle Blanche is also used in the production of Cognac and Armagnac and is known for producing light and fresh wines that have flavors and aromas of green apples and limes.

Chenin Blanc is native to the Loire Valley - it's believed to have taken its name from Mont Chenin in Touraine. The grape has flavours of greengages and quince  and adds depth and body to the wine. Chardonnay gives this wine notes of citrus, pear and vanilla with a zesty sherbet bite on the finish.