Bouvet Ladubay
Founded in 1851 by Etienne Bouvet, Bouvet Ladubay is the second oldest sparkling wine-producing house in Saumur and one of France’s greatest producers of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine, using the Loire Valley’s indigenous Chenin Blanc blended with small amounts of Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc for rosé.
In 1933, the Monmousseau family purchased the property and today continues to manage this legendary French estate. For Bouvet Ladubay, wine is a living art that must be practiced with wisdom, uniting tradition, experience, and the most finely tuned technology in the creation of refined, handcrafted wines of impeccable quality and consistency.
Juliette Monmousseau
CEO, Bouvet Ladubay
Representing the fifth generation of the Mounmousseau family working at Bouvet Ladubay, Juliette Monmousseau has been instrumental in linking the winery with arts events around France and publicizing the quality image of Bouvet Ladubay around the world. In 2015, Juliette was appointed as the CEO of Bouvet Ladubay overseeing all aspects of the winery.
Bouvet Signature Brut
Grape Varieties:
Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
Tasting note:
Elegant and well-balanced with notes of pear, honeysuckle, and briocheThis wine can be enjoyed with a wide range of seafood, white meat, and dishes prepared with creamy sauces.
Perfect recipe pairing:
“Everything” Gougeres with Whipped Goat Cheese
Bouvet Rose Excellence Brut
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Tasting note: Bright and cheerful with notes of strawberry, raspberry, and brioche. Excellent with grilled fish, chicken, pork or a fresh berry dessert. A natural pairing with spicy foods.
Perfect recipe pairing:
Shrimp Corn Fritters with Spicy Chili, Garlic, and Ginger Glaze
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Cakebread Cellars
Cakebread Cellars is a top-tier winery in Napa Valley, family-owned and -operated since 1973 and today committed to sustainable production in both the vineyard and the winery. The Cakebread family shows their commitment to quality through their years of family teamwork, their stewardship of the land, their care in growing and vinifying individual lots of grapes for each wine, and their public programs for healthy living. The result is a world-class winery that crafts distinctive wines and welcomes dedicated visitors year after year.
Stephanie Jacobs
Director of Winemaking
Stephanie Jacobs was appointed Cakebread Cellars’ Winemaker in 2017, becoming only the fourth winemaker in the winery’s 40+ year history. Stephanie leads all winemaking operations at Cakebread Cellars, creating consistent, balanced, age-worthy wines that pair nicely with good food and good friends.
Cakebread Pinot Noir
Two Creeks Vineyard
Anderson Valley AVA
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Tasting note:
Round and silky with notes of black cherry, raspberry, rose, violet, strawberry. Delicious with seared tuna or swordfish, pork or lighter red meats.
Perfect recipe pairing: Mediterranean Spiced Chicken
Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley AVA
Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting note: Brisk and lively with notes of melon, pink grapefruit, and guava. Beautifully accompanies seafood, poultry, vegetable and salad dishes.
Perfect recipe pairing:
Asparagus with Burrata and Pistachio Salsa Verde