Arnaud Lambert Cremant de Loire Blanc NV Loire Valley, France

Grape: 75% Chenin Blanc, 25% Chardonnay

Style: Medium bodied, crisp and refreshing. Lemon, peach. toasted hazelnut, brioche, and salty chalk.

Details: From chalk clay soils around Brézé in Saumur. Organic. Traditional method sparkling, aged on lees. Bottled brut with no fining or filtration.

Story: Arnaud Lambert has become one of Saumur’s most respected voices for Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Certified organic since 2012, he focuses on expressing the limestone rich terroirs of Brézé with precision and purity. His still wines rival some of Burgundy’s best, while his sparkling wines overdeliver in value and elegance.