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4 Years in the making. Discover the creation of French Bloom’s La Cuvée Vintage 2022
THE 0.0% WINE REVELATION PROCESS
Central to the winemaking philosophy of La Cuvée Vintage 2022, the 0.0% Wine Revelation Process involves the most demanding of attention paid to the wine before its dealcoholisation, right from the vine, to ensure the complexity of its aromas and flavours at the final stage. The goal is to safeguard the complexity of its aromas and flavours, ensuring a truly exceptional final product.
Guiding the winemaking journey is Rodolphe Frerejean-Taittinger, CEO and Director of R&D, who is leveraging his decades of expertise from the realms of Champagne and Cognac. This innovative ap
proach places a profound emphasis on wine quality well before the elimination of alcohol begins, reshaping the principles of winemaking and expanding its horizons.
IT ALL BEGINS AT THE VINE
The process begins with a careful selection of organic Chardonnay grapes sourced from partner vineyards in the Languedoc region. Priority is given to parcels atop hillsides, where the concentration and complexity of aromas thrive. Grapes are harvested two weeks earlier than is standard in the region, ensuring an optimal concentration of acidity.
French Bloom has selected 2022 for its first opus of La Cuvée Vintage Blanc de Blancs—a vintage marked by abundant sunshine and exceptional quality. Committed to excellence, we pledge to produce La Cuvée Vintage Blanc de Blancs exclusively in the finest years, guaranteeing the highest level of quality.
AGED IN FRENCH OAK BARRELS
Post-harvest the grapes are pressed to retain only the vin clair, with the majority then aged in 225-litere new French oak barrels, while the remaining portion is put in stainless steel tanks. The blending of these two parts contributes to the complexity and character of the wine, creating a harmonious blend of aromas and flavours.
AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF INNOVATION IN THE DE-DEALCOHOLISATION PROCESS
Among the final stages in the 0.0% Wine Revelation is the dealcoholisation process, and for an alcohol-free wine, certainly one of the most essential. To fully reveal the wine-making process, the French Bloom R&D team relied on the very latest innovations in dealcoholisation technology for La Cuvée Vintage 2022. Utilising low-temperature vacuum distillation with the recovery of the wine’s original aromas, this innovative process, crafted in France, carefully removes 100% of alcohol from the wine while preserving its complex aromas. The result is a final product that maintains the profile and character of the wine established at the outset, offering wine enthusiasts a singular tasting experience.
“AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A NON-ALCOHOLIC SPARKLING WINE WITH GREAT COMPLEXITY AND DEPTH”
Raimonds Tomsons
World’s Best Sommelier 2023