The wine is robust, with tiny bubbles and a long, elegant finish. It is virtually dry, with a very small dosage, but rich in texture providing a very sensual mouth feel. The blend of grapes for this unusual wine is Chardonnay, Mauzac, and Chenin Blanc in proportion to the yields of the harvest each year and the individual propensities of the wine.

Wine maker notes

After harvest and a slow cool fermentation, the blends are made and the bottles are laid down on their sides for their secondary and final aging. The wines are left for over two years on the yeast, giving the marvelous Crémant style for which the area is famous.

Technical notes

COMPOSITION: Chardonnay, Mauzac, Chenin Blanc

Food pairing

Toad Hollow is a wine for lovers and pairs with many foods of lighter fare and tastes the best when shared with others.