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LaBelle Winery Announces Release of Méthode Champenoise Wines
Amherst, New Hampshire — LaBelle Winery is thrilled to announce the release of its new Méthode Champenoise wines, marking the first time the winery has crafted sparkling wines using this traditional French method.These wines were created by winemakers Amy LaBelle, co-owner and co-founder of LaBelle Winery, and Melaney Shepard, former winemaker at the Biltmore Estate Winery in Asheville, North Carolina, and a skilled Méthode Champenoise wine producer.
“We’re incredibly excited to introduce our Méthode Champenoise wines to our customers. This collection represents the pinnacle of our winemaking craftsmanship and our dedication to creating exceptional wines that enliven the senses. ”
– Amy LaBelle
Méthode Champenoise, which originated in France’s Champagne region, is a labor-intensive process in which a mixture of sugar and yeast is added to a base wine before the wine is bottled and undergoes its secondary fermentation, creating natural carbonation. Unlike sparkling wines that are artificially carbonated, Méthode Champenoise wines undergo a longer aging process, resulting in more complex flavors and finer, more persistent bubbles. The technique produces sparkling wines of exceptional quality and depth.
LaBelle’s Méthode Champenoise collection includes three wines showcasing a blend of grape varietals:
- LaBelle Winery Rosé: Crafted from baco noir grapes, this sparkling rosé has a refreshing acidity. Its flavor is reminiscent of strawberries, raspberries, honeysuckle and wildflowers.
- LaBelle Winery Demi-Sec: Made with seyval blanc grapes, this full-bodied sparkling wine has a creamy texture, nutty vanilla aromas and bright citrus flavors, offering a luxurious drinking experience.
- LaBelle Winery Brut: Made with chardonnay grapes, this dry, delicate sparkling wine has notes of green apple, citrus and ripe pear, offering a crisp, elegant finish.
“Crafting these sparkling wines using the traditional method has been an incredible journey that required attention, skill, patience and dedication. Each bottle represents our hard work and commitment to preserving the meticulous art of winemaking in this style.”
-Melaney Shepard
LaBelle’s Méthode Champenoise wines are available exclusively at LaBelle’s Derry and Amherst locations. The wines retail for $65 per bottle. Bottles signed by the winemakers are available for $99 each. Wooden gift boxes for the wines, which provide an elegant presentation option for special occasions, are $25 each.
For more information about LaBelle Winery and its wines, visit labellewinery.com
About LaBelle Winery:
LaBelle Winery has provided guests with award-winning wines since its founding in 2005. Since 2012, when its flagship facility opened in Amherst, the winery has offered outstanding cuisine, entertainment and venues for private events and weddings. LaBelle’s Amherst location is home to the winery’s production facility, The Bistro restaurant, a tasting room and wine and gift shop.
LaBelle’s Derry location opened in 2021. The Derry property is home to Americus restaurant, golf and mini-golf courses, an event center and a market offering prepared food and beverages. A tasting room and a sparkling wine production facility opened in Derry in May 2022.
Along with award-winning wines, LaBelle has created a gourmet culinary product line called The Winemaker’s Kitchen. Products are currently available at both of the winery’s locations.
LaBelle Winery Amherst is located at 345 Route 101 in Amherst, New Hampshire.
LaBelle Winery Derry is located at 14 Route 111, Derry, New Hampshire.
Visit LaBelleWinery.com for directions and hours of operation.
For questions or media inquiries email michelle@labellewinery.com
