Ingrid and Weinviertal
Weinviertal or “wine quarter”, is Austria’s largest wine region. It is situated at the far northeastern part of Austria, bordering the Czech Republic in the north and Slovakia to the east. It is a beautiful area with neat villages and picture postcard vineyards. It is also known for the hundreds of metres of cellars that run underground called “Kellergrassen”. The region’s most famous grape variety – Gruner Veltliner is king here and is characterized by its zesty flavours, delicate aromas and tart acidity.

After a slightly dodgy wine scandal (it’s worth a google if you don’t know the story) in the 80’s, Austria has seemingly recovered fully because it is now one of the most exciting wine producing countries in the world.

Ingrid Groiss describes herself as passionate, emotional and determined. It pretty much says it all about Ingrid and are the sort of character traits we would expect to find in a young wine maker, who modernised their parent’s winery. Having lived the corporate life with Coca-Cola in her younger years, Ingrid returned to her wine making roots in Weinviertel and set about producing fantastic wines from the vineyards her Grandmother had planted some 50 years ago. Ingrid’s wines have a great purity to them and the complexity of her Gruner Veltliners are quite amazing. The wines are all certified organic since the 2019 vintage and they get better with every vintage. We are all such big fans of Ingrid and her wines. It’s a real pleasure being an importer and supplier of such a dynamic winemaker.

Ingrid Groiss

Ingrid Groiss

Ingrid Groiss

Ingrid Groiss

Cremant de Loire De Chanceny Brut NV
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Cremant de Loire De Chanceny Brut NV

DECHANCENY002
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Product Details
Producer: De Chanceny
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Grape Variety: Chenin Blanc
Additional Information: Vegetarian
ABV: 12.5%
Style: Sparkling Wine
Classification: Cremant de Loire AOC

De Chanceny Cremant de Loire Brut is a first-class Traditional Method sparkling wine made by the excellent Caves de Saumur in Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg. The blend is dominated by Chenin Blanc with 20% Chardonnay and 15% Cabernet Franc. The 2nd fermentation occurs in bottle which adds to its depth of flavour and complexity. Each bottle is aged for 18 months before disgorgement in the caves tufa cellars which provide the perfect conditions for ageing sparkling wine. It is a vibrant and energetic sparkler with great freshness and structure along with delightful citrus, green fruit and floral notes, all held together by a marvellous richness.

De Chanceny is produced by the fantastic, dynamic Caves de Saumur, which is an incredibly forward-thinking, modern and quality-conscious co-operative. It was formed in 1947 and now produces a bewildering array of wines from a multitude of Loire Valley appellations. The popularity of Cremant wines over the past few years has been fantastic to see. They offer unrivalled value in comparison to Champagne and deliver more complex and richer flavours than your average Prosecco. We are constantly impressed by the quality and value that de Chanceny delivers.

The wines are aged for a minimum of 12 months and the production is focused on the Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. They are two of the most underrated and overlooked grape varieties in the world and here they produce characterful and joyful wines at humble prices. The cave puts a huge emphasis on sustainability with all its growers signing up to a charter with the aim of preserving biodiversity and water resources.

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