This wine is from France, Jura region. Francois Montand, a descendent of a long line of winemakers from Champagne, moved to the Jura region in the 1940s and began making sparkling wines according to the traditional Champagne method. A rigorous selection of the best grapes to offer fresh and fruity quality sparkling wine for the pleasure of all. The grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure the best balance between sugar and acidity. After careful sorting, the grapes are pressed gently to keep all the aromatic potential of the fruit. The first fermentation occurs at low temperatures with selected yeasts. After blending and bottling, the liqueur de tirage is added and the second fermentation begins. The wine is then aged horizontally for at least nine months before being disgorged and prepared for shipment. A pretty salmon pink color, this intense sparkling offers notes of dried cherries and raspberries. Crisp and dry, the wine finishes clean with a pleasant lift of acidity. Serving temperature: 43 to 46F. Cellar life: 2 years