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 VintageN.V. Label 1 of 5 
TypeRosé - Sparkling
ProducerLouis de Grenelle
VarietyCabernet Franc
DesignationCorail
Vineyardn/a
CountryFrance
RegionLoire Valley
SubRegionAnjou-Saumur
AppellationSaumur
UPC Code(s)805109740051

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2020 and 2021 (based on 9 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 86.2 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 27 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Umtox on 10/8/2021 & rated 90 points: White peach, strawberry on nose. On palate - dryer end of brut, mineral, more peach, fresh strawberry, lingers on palate, long dry finish (985 views)
 Tasted by trastevere on 8/4/2021 & rated 87 points: Pale salmon pink with a fine mousse. Soft fragrant strawberry aromas. More on the palate, with a touch of creamy nutty flavours. Refreshing to sip on its own and went well with a light bite. (964 views)
 Tasted by OldHick95 on 7/12/2020 & rated 87 points: Nose of strawberry shortcake. Tastes include red raspberry and a creamy finish. Someone commented that is was like an adult Big Red soda, and how true. (1186 views)
 Tasted by OldHick95 on 10/27/2019 & rated 91 points: Very enjoyable. Strawberry, red fruit and dried orange peel. Crisp finish. (1386 views)
 Tasted by Wineteacher on 8/12/2018 & rated 90 points: A beauty. Great sparkler. Soft taste. Complex. A little toasty. (1910 views)
 Tasted by Elycohn on 7/18/2018 & rated 88 points: Subtle nose of red fruit. Dry strawberry, melon, fennel, celery. Like adult Big Red soda in the best way. Fun and unserious. (1403 views)
 Tasted by GTFreek on 7/7/2017: 100% Cab Franc. Medium light nose shows white flowers, light fieldgrass, white cherry, maybe watermelon. Palate is light bodied, honeyed light fruit, strawberry, raspberry, nice acidity. Refreshing, not very complex, entry level and solidly made. (2117 views)
 Tasted by Barry Notes on 6/24/2017 & rated 88 points: P/chilled. Light salmon/pink. Simple, fruity, fairly clean. Nothing off. $15 (1952 views)
 Tasted by chablis28 on 5/21/2017 & rated 87 points: Had hoped for more. Drank pretty much like it's $15 price point. Could have used a bit more fruit. Limited. (2310 views)
 Tasted by gmbdds on 5/1/2017 & rated 88 points: Crisp, dry but a touch rich. Refreshing. Yes, simple but altogether clean and tasty. Apparently better than the 55 point bomb below. (1520 views)
 Tasted by bradfriedlander on 10/31/2016 & rated 85 points: Slightly tart. Great food wine. Acidity pairs well with what you eat. (1788 views)
 Tasted by BradboBaggins on 4/24/2016 & rated 88 points: Limited nose of brioche and fresh raspberries.

A full bubbly, with open knit strawberry, lemon curd and French bread flavors and a larger bead. Not complex, but bright and easy to like, and at sub $20 for a champagne method bubbly, an excellent value. (1586 views)
 Tasted by spacewrangler on 9/19/2015: This is a simple, but good solid bubbly. (1853 views)
 Tasted by cyak on 2/15/2013 & rated 55 points: Bitter, acidic (3242 views)
 Tasted by Rwsmith5 on 8/21/2012 & rated 86 points: Light sparkle. Delightful aperitif wine with veggie appetizers (3494 views)
 Tasted by burgundybrooks on 8/12/2012 & rated 85 points: Bottle brought by Robin K. (3106 views)
 Tasted by Martin Redmond on 3/6/2011 & rated 82 points: Appearance: Intense salmon color with dispersed bubbles

Aroma: Strawberries, with faint floral notes, and a hint of yeast

Body: Very little sparkle, almost like a soda that has gone a bit flat, with course bubbles.

Taste: Strawberry

Finish: Medium

I liked the taste, but didn't care for the scarcity of bubbles
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 Tasted by hutch on 2/23/2011 & rated 88 points: Jon-David Headrick 2011 Portfolio Tasting (Boston, MA): More fruit then the regular bottling. Strawberries and cranberries. Yummy. 88+ (4271 views)
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By Tamlyn Currin
JancisRobinson.com (10/18/2020)
(NV Louis De Grenelle, Corail Rosé Sec Saumur Rosé) Subscribe to see review text.
By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150
(NV Caves Louis de Grenelle Saumur Rose Corail) Subscribe to see review text.
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CellarTracker Wiki Articles (login to edit | view all articles)

Cabernet Franc

Varietal character (Appellation America) | Wines & Vines article

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Loire Valley

Vins du Val de Loire (Interprofession des Vins du Val de Loire)

Jancis Robinson vintage reports
Wine Spectator vintage reports
Wine Scholar Guild vintage reports

2016 vintage:
"Quality and concentration is good, with Chenin Blanc being particularly noteworthy in 2016 while Sancerre is thought to be the best of the Sauvignon Blanc appellations. Cabernet Franc is 'delicious, ripe and fruity' according to Loire courtier Chris Hardy." - Jancis Roninson

2017 vintage reports:
Jancis Robinson
Vinfolio

"2018 wines will not be typical of the Loire rather they will have the characteristics of wines from much further south" - Philippe Gilbert

2019 vintage:
Academie du Vin report
"the warm 2019 vintage is characterised by a surprising freshness" - Jim Budd

Vineyards on weinagen-info

Anjou-Saumur

See an excellent article on Vinography.

Saumur

On weinlagen-info

 
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