Breze Cremant De Loire Rose

History: The towering regal Chateau de Breze just outside of Saumur is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site but also historically an important reference in fine French wine. Lauded by King Rene Anjou in the 15th century classical literature the Chateau de Breze wines were regarded with such esteem that the royals exchanged them annually with the great Sauternes of Chateau d’Yquem. The vineyards belonging to the Chateau de Breze entered a Renaissance of their own in 2009 when Count de Colbert conferred upon Yves and Arnaud Lambert management of the viticultural estate. The father and son team have immediately converted the entire 25 hectares to organic methods with official certification as of the 2012 vintage. This movement stems first and foremost from the desire to express each individual Clos in its purest most vibrant form. Terroir: Breze is a unique site due to its relatively high elevation and eminently nuanced geological profile. The high composition of tuffeau a porou