6 sparkling wines from France besides Cremant & Champagne
1. Bugey Montagnieu AOC
Region : Bugey
Grapes varieties : Chardonnay, Jacquère and Molette min. 70%.
Other grapes: Aligoté, Altesse, Mondeuse Blanche, Pinot Gris, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Mondeuse and Poulsard.
Winemaking: Traditional Method
Ageing: 12 months on the lees
Styles : Blanc, Rosé Brut
2. Clairette de Die AOC
Region: Rhône Valley
Grapes varieties : Muscat 75% min.
Other grapes: Clairette, Gamay
Winemaking: Ancestral Method
Ageing : 4 months on the lees
Styles : White, Rosé Brut - Sweet
3. Gaillac Méthode Ancestrale AOC
Region : South West
Other grapes: Mauzac
Winemaking: Ancestral Method (Méthode Gaillacoise)
Ageing: 2 months on the lees
Styles : White, Brut Nature - Sweet
4. Blanquette de Limoux AOC
Region : Languedoc
Grapes varieties : Mauzac 90% min
Winemaking: Traditional Method
Ageing: 9 months on the lees
Styles: White, Brut - Demi-sec
5. Saumur AOC
Region : Loire Valley
Grapes varieties : Chenin 60% min for the white, Cabernet Franc 60% min for the rosé
Other grapes: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pineau d'Aunis and Grolleau
Winemaking : Traditional Method
Ageing: 9 months on the lees
Styles: White, Rosé Brut - Demi-Sec
6. Vouvray AOC
Region : Loire Valley
Grapes varieties : Chenin Blanc
Winemaking: Traditional Method
Ageing: 9 months on the lees
Styles: White Extra Brut - Demi-sec
Other quality sparkling wines in France:
Seyssel
Touraine
Anjou
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Saint-Péray
Source : INAO
