Domaine Michel Laurent

Domaine Michel Laurent is based in the Loire Valley in France, where it produces Crémant de Loire, the region's traditional method sparkling wine. The domaine works within one of France's most significant sparkling wine appellations, which has developed a reputation for quality méthode champenoise production outside of Champagne itself.

Crémant de Loire represents a more restrained approach to sparkling winemaking than Champagne, with lower pressure in the bottle and generally crisper, more mineral-driven character. The appellation encompasses a broad stretch of the Loire Valley and benefits from varied terroirs across slate, clay, and limestone soils. This diversity allows producers to craft distinctive sparkling wines that reflect their specific vineyard locations and vintage conditions.

Domaine Michel Laurent's current release is a non-vintage Crémant de Loire Brut made from a blend of Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Chenin Blanc. This combination draws on three of the Loire's most characteristic varieties—Chardonnay for structure, Chenin Blanc for acidity and minerality, and Cabernet Franc, an unusual choice for sparkling wine that adds complexity to the blend.