Region: Loire Valley, France
Appellation: Cremant de Loire
Type/Style: Sparkling Wine
Grapes: Chenin Blanc

Bodet-Herold “Les Greffiers” Crémant de Loire 2021

A standout Crémant from the Loire that combines purity, energy, and finesse. Bodet-Herold’s “Les Greffiers” is a Brut Nature (zero dosage) sparkling wine made entirely from Chenin Blanc, crafted with minimal intervention and extended lees aging. 

Origin & Vinification

• Sourced from Oxfordian marl soils in the Saumur region – a terroir offering chalky minerality and refined structure.

• Made via the traditional method (méthode champenoise), with 24 months sur latte (on the lees) before disgorgement. 

• The wine is produced without added sulfites and bottled in the Brut Nature style (0 g/L dosage), allowing the fruit and base wine character to shine through. 

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Delicate pale gold with fine, persistent bubbles that carry elegance and tension through the glass. 

• Nose: Bright white fruit (apple, pear), citrus zest, and brioche notes from lees aging; subtle toast and mineral complexity. 

• Palate: Crisp and dry, with vibrant acidity giving lift. The mousse is creamy yet lively. Flavors echo white fruit, citrus, and chalky minerality. The finish is taut, clean, and salivating. 

Why It’s Special

• The zero-dosage style and biodynamic/low-intervention ethos (input-free approach) allow the terroir and base Chenin expression to take center stage.

• As a Crémant that rivals many Champagne-method wines, “Les Greffiers” offers exceptional quality and tension at its price level. 

• The extended lees aging imparts depth and texture without masking fruit or minerality—this is a wine of precision and personality.

Food Pairing & Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled (~ 8–10 °C / 46–50 °F) in a flute or tulip glass to preserve mousse and aromatics. Pair with oysters, shellfish, fresh cheeses, smoked fish, or elegant canapés. It also works beautifully by itself as an aperitif.