The Selosse of Crémant de Loire

Every now and then a wine comes along that redefines what you thought a category could be. For Crémant de Loire, this is it. Okay, maybe not Selosse level, but if you’re reading this, I’ve got your attention!

Bodet-Herold Cylèle Crémant de Loire 2016 is 100% Chardonnay, grown biodynamically and handled with the obsessive care you’d expect from Champagne’s most sought-after growers—think Selosse, but from the Loire. Whole-cluster pressing, native yeast fermentation, and six years of lees aging give it remarkable depth and complexity.

The palate is electric and mineral, with a subtle creaminess, and just the faintest oxidative edge—adding a layer of nuttiness, richness, and depth that makes each sip feel both luxurious and precise. This isn’t trying to mimic Champagne; it’s proof of what happens when Crémant de Loire is taken to the absolute peak.

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Cheers,
Joe
The Wine Store