{"product_id":"domaine-bouche-cuvee-le-calme-2020","title":"Domaine Bouché Cuvée Le Calme 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne may get most of the glory when it comes to French bubbles, but Crémant—a category of French sparklers produced via the same traditional method, outside the Champagne region—is an excellent alternative and far better value. \u003cb\u003eDomaine Bouché Cuvée Le Calme\u003c\/b\u003e is the finest cuvée from fourth-generation winemaker Bruno Bouché and froths with delicious orchard fruit and mineral flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Bouchés got their start with wine way back in the early 1900s, when grandfather Abel Bouché farmed a single hectare (about two and a half acres) of grapes near Épernay, Champagne’s capital. His son Pierre was the one to start making bubbles, and his son is our pal Bruno, who packed up and took production south to Limoux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, he, wife Bernadette and their three sons craft a range of classy Crémants informed by their Champenoise heritage. Made with sustainably grown Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Mauzac, \u003cb\u003eCuvée Le Calme is their top wine,\u003c\/b\u003e made with only the first pressing of grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is so stunning, in fact, that our French wine expert, Mark Hoddy and his wife (both highly respected winemakers) \u003cb\u003echose to serve Cuvée Le Calme at their wedding\u003c\/b\u003e instead of Champagne and received tons of compliments from their guests...many of whom work in the wine industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expect invigorating pear and citrus tones, creamy complexity and fresh, persistent bubbles. It will bring serious class, refreshment and flavor to any special celebration. Serve as an aperitif or pair it with soft cheeses, seafood, chicken, prosciutto, Asian dishes and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecure your share of this Champagne-rivaling bubbly today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53510340444469,"sku":"4607620","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/domaine-bouche-cuvee-le-calme-2020","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}