Sparkling Vouvray

[chittychattykathy]

Does anyone know if there are any Sparkling Vouvray(s) that are imported into the US? And if so, who imports it/them?

[Randy Caparoso]

Good question. Haven't seen one in years (Monmousseaux used to be a common brand). However, Kermit Lynch (who has distribution in all major markets) imports a Petillant style Vouvray by Champalou. It's quite good (we sell it in some of our restaurants) -- just a partial sparkler, but yeasty, honeyed and fragrantly fresh. Would retail around $20-$22 in most parts of the country.

[Jerry D Mead]

The best known and most widely available is Chateau Moncontour...sorry I don't know the importer.

[chittychattykathy]

I have asked eight of my vendors about it, my answers being "never heard of it" to "are you sure such a wine is made". A friend of mine enjoyed quite a few bottles while in France a few months back, and never dreamed it would be this hard to find in the states. Thanks for trying. K