Arnaud Lambert 'Château Brézé' Crémant de Loire Blanc Brut NV*

Arnaud Lambert’s Château Brézé Crémant de Loire Blanc Brut NV opens with aromas of crisp apple, Anjou pear and lemon peel, layered with delicate white flowers and hints of fresh brioche. On the palate, the wine is bright and polished, offering pure orchard fruit, citrus zest and a clean mineral backbone shaped by the limestone-rich soils of Brézé. The bubbles are fine and persistent, lending structure and finesse, while lively acidity keeps the wine refreshing and energetic. The finish is long and precise, with lingering citrus and chalky minerality. This is a stunning value in traditional-method sparkling—elegant, expressive and beautifully crafted.

Quick Facts

• Region: Saumur / Crémant de Loire AOC, Loire Valley

• Producer: Arnaud Lambert

• Wine: Château Brézé Crémant de Loire Blanc Brut

• Varietals: Mostly Chenin Blanc (with possible touches of Chardonnay)

• Soils: Limestone and tuffeau typical of Brézé’s historic vineyards

• Farming: Certified organic; biodynamic principles

• Fermentation: Méthode traditionnelle (secondary fermentation in bottle)

• Aging: Extended lees aging for texture and finesse

• Alcohol: ~12%

Tasting Profile

• Aroma: Apple, pear, lemon peel, white flowers, light brioche

• Palate: Crisp orchard fruit, citrus, fine bubbles, fresh acidity, mineral drive

• Finish: Long, clean, chalky and citrus-laced with persistent brightness

Why We Love It at Petit Philippe

Arnaud Lambert is one of the Loire Valley’s rising stars, and his Crémant consistently offers some of the best sparkling-wine value anywhere. We love this bottling for its purity, precision and Champagne-like finesse at a far gentler price. It’s elegant enough for special occasions yet versatile enough for casual holiday gatherings and appetizers.

Winemaking

Château Brézé is home to some of the Loire’s most storied limestone terroirs, and Arnaud Lambert has made it his mission to showcase their potential through organic farming and meticulous cellar work. Grapes for this Crémant are hand-harvested, pressed gently and fermented in stainless steel before undergoing secondary fermentation in the bottle. Extended aging on the lees develops creamy texture, complexity and a fine mousse, while the dominant Chenin Blanc component brings tension, minerality and bright acidity. The result is a sparkling wine of remarkable precision and freshness.

Serving & Pairing

Serve well-chilled at 45–48°F.
Seasonal pairing suggestions:

• Holiday hors d’oeuvres (smoked salmon, tarts, gougères)

• Roast turkey with citrus or herb glaze

• Winter salads with pear or apple

• Fresh cheeses (chèvre, brie, triple crème)

• Fried appetizers or tempura

• Light pastries, almond cake or citrus desserts

Its bright acidity and fine bubbles make it an excellent “first pour” for festive hosting.

Drinking Window

2024–2027. Drink now for maximum freshness and finesse; short aging will add subtle toasty complexity.

Estate Overview

Arnaud Lambert farms historic family vineyards in Brézé and Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg with a focus on transparency of terroir and organic viticulture. His work has revitalized the reputation of Château Brézé, long regarded for its exceptional limestone soils. Today, Lambert is celebrated for crafting some of the Loire’s most precise and expressive wines—especially Chenin Blanc-based sparkling and still bottlings that reveal Brézé’s unique mineral signature. His Crémant de Loire is among the region’s finest, offering elegance, purity and extraordinary value.