Guided by its philosophy of uncompromising quality, Langlois selected the prestigious Appellation d’Origine Protégée Crémant de Loire from its inception in 1975.
AOP Crémant de Loire: an exacting sparkling wine
Of all French sparkling wines, Crémant de Loire is unquestionably one of the finest and most demanding. Produced on the banks of the River Loire, renowned for its gentle pace of life, this wine has a singular freshness and minerality. Made using traditional methods, it has a wonderfully delicate sparkle – perfect for savouring life’s simple pleasures.
Picking the fruits of outstanding terroirs
From vine to cellar, the Crémant de Loire appellation adheres to the region’s strictest specifications. The grapes must be harvested in whole bunches by hand. To preserve the quality of their berries, Langlois presses them very lightly just after picking, with 150 kg producing 100 litres of must.
To bring out the grapes’ unique character, the Maison invests regularly in state-of-the-art equipment, including sorting tables, pneumatic presses and measuring devices.
Vinify
to reveal
The must ferments naturally in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with capacities ranging from 27 to 200 hectolitres, according to the grape variety and terroir. With the aim of retaining the Chenin Blanc’s original freshness, Langlois uses neutral yeasts and never resorts to malolactic fermentation. The tanks and their temperature are, therefore, carefully monitored on a regular basis.
The delicateart of blending
After meticulously tasting the clear parcel wines and reserve wines from past vintages, the teams begin the blending process, using their knowledge and years of experience to guide their decisions. The next step is the second fermentation, this time in the bottle, following the traditional method.
Time
Having lavished such care on their wines, Langlois knows that only time can reveal their full aromatic potential. The perfect environment for this critical phase? The shadowy, cool depths of its three kilometres of underground cellars, hewn from the soft tuffeau rock during the Middle Ages.
Attention
to detail
This centuries-old tradition culminates in the rituals of riddling, disgorgement and dosage, bringing out the fully rounded character of each Crémant de Loire.
Naturally, rigorous quality control is maintained throughout the process, from vine stock to bottle dispatch. Each bottle is marked with a batch number that documents the care and attention that has gone into creating these fine sparkling wines.
Uncompromising rigour
and precision
By constantly challenging, future-proofing and adapting our methods, we ensure our sparkling wine always meets the highest quality standards, and even exceeds those set by the appellation’s specifications. Because to choose precision is also to assert our uniqueness.
The Domaine therefore undertakes to:
- Select its grapes from six terroirs renowned for their quality, including genuine “crus” (Coteaux Saint-Léger, Côtes de Saumur, Haut Layon, Puy Notre-Dame, Montreuil Bellay, and Layon Valley) ;
- Separate the cuvée from the taille during pressing, to keep only the precious premier jus ;
- Isolate each terroir and vinify them independently according to their unique characteristics to maximise the aromatic potential of their juice ;
- Avoid malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural freshness of the berries ;
- Use reserve wines from one or two previous vintages for the white wines, to give depth to the cuvées ;
- Allow wines to age for a minimum of eighteen months (instead of the regulatory twelve), with a three-month rest after disgorgement to refine their flavour profile.
Langlois Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Bio 2020
The embodiment of rigorous, bold craftsmanship, exalting the purity of the Chenin grape with infinite delicacy.
VINTAGE BRUT 2018
YEAR AFTER EXCEPTIONAL YEAR, THE VINTAGE CUVÉE REVEALS THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF ITS HARVEST MARKED BY THE INIMITABLE LANGLOIS STYLE.
Brut réserve
Year after year, the Brut Réserve perpetuates the very essence of the Langlois signature: freshness, elegance and complexity.
Brut Rosé
Behind its radiant color, Cuvée Brut Rosé reveals an equally exuberant personality, driven by the freshness of the fruit.
CADENCE EXTRA-BRUT 2017
Regular, precise, elegant: inspired by the controlled pace of a thoroughbred, Cadence skilfully and creatively tells the story of the prestigious Langlois vintages to epicurean palates in search of gastronomic emotions. A cuvée like a jewel, shaped by over 130 years of expertise.
Langlois Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Bio 2020
VINTAGE BRUT 2018
Brut réserve
Brut Rosé
CADENCE EXTRA-BRUT 2017
