Why it matters
The producer
Dominique Furlan is president of Cave Louis Vallon and vice-president of Bordeaux Families. Louis Vallon began making sparkling wine in 1995, when its Castillon facility produced about 25,000 bottles. By 2016, the Louis Vallon site was producing 400,000 bottles and had capacity for 800,000.
The cooperative acquired an 11,000-square-metre building in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne in 2019. The new production unit represented a total investment of €2 million and was inaugurated on 16 November 2023.
Wines to know
The range in view
Légende de Louis Vallon Crémant de Bordeaux Brut spends 36 months ageing in bottle. It has a golden colour and fine bubbles, with apricot, hazelnut and brioche aromas. Developed red-berry and citrus flavours bring a biscuit hint and a long finish.
The wine is very fresh, moderately full and nearly dry. It is ready to drink and can also be stored further.