Francis Abécassis, an independent producer from the Cognac appellation and owner of five Single Estate Cognac brands (ABK6, REVISEUR, Leyrat, Grands Domaines, Rêve Bleu), unveils a new expression of his flagship brand ABK6 by launching a traditional method sparkling wine, made from Ugni-Blanc vines planted on the finest Charente terroirs.
Production:
Harvest done by our teams on our estates
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel honeycomb tanks
10 months of aging on lees
Disgorgement and addition of liqueur d’expédition
Q1 2025: Launch of FRANCIS ABÉCASSIS Les Bulles
TASTING NOTES
Les Bulles Brut Prestige reveals fine bubbles, refined aromas of fresh citrus and white flowers. The palate is well-balanced with notes of fresh fruit. Ideal as an aperitif, paired with seafood, cheese, or desserts, and also excellent in cocktails such as Mimosas and Bellinis.
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Specific References
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The apples are mixed, crushed and pressed. The apple juice is fermented right out to give cider to be distilled. Double distillation is carried out 6 months after the fermentation has taken place. The first distillation gives the "petite eau" at 30% by volume and it is the second distillation, that of the "petite eau" which gives the Calvados.
Aging: Two years minimum. In toasted 400 l (88 imperial gallon) oak barrels, 50% of which are new.
The blend of Gran Reserva 23 is responsible for the complexities of flavor you will find with each sip. During the aging process, the flavors have had a chance to marry and mature, creating a flavor profile beloved by rum connoisseurs the world over.