Baumard Cremant de Loire ‘Carte Turquoise' Brut NV

40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Chenin blanc 30% Chardonnay. Low dosage (4-5 g/L) ensures a fine crisp aperitif style with finesse.

”This méthode traditionnelle cuvée is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. The base vintage here is 2019, and it was disgorged in November 2022. I find a nose of crushed white pebbles and white flowers, with a touch of smoke. The palate has plenty of vivacity, with lightly bitter white fruits, the Chenin showing well here despite not being dominant in the bland, with a touch of redcurrant coming from the Cabernet. Charming, fresh and bright, with a nicely gripped finish. The dosage was approximately 4 g/l. The alcohol on the label is 12.5%.” 90 points, thewinedoctor.com, February 2023