90 Points Tasting Panel
This traditional-method blend of Colombard, Ugni Blanc, and Chardonnay provides plenty of polish for the price. Aromas of lime and pear-apple crisp converge with hints of hazelnut skin and wet stone before appearing with lemon curd on the airily creamy palate, where a slight suggestion of green olive gives the finish a surprise twist.
 
Winemaker Notes
For centuries, Méthode Champenoise, also known as Méthode Traditionnelle, has been the gold standard for sparkling wine production. A production style that proves to be much more labor-intensive, but the added quality garnered is well worth the effort. With Méthode Traditionnelle the wine goes through its second fermentation in the bottle adding richness and complexity, due to the time it spends on the lees. This style gave Champagne the reputation for premium quality it heralds to this day.
 
François Montand offers a great tasting sparkling wine, made in the Méthode Traditionnelle, at a value.  With an elegant, classic French label, François Montand introduces more people to this winemaking style, showing wine lovers everywhere that a well-made, high quality sparkling wine can be accessible.