Domaine Langlois-Château, Rosé Brut, Crémant de Loire, Loire, France NV

Langlois-Château is part of the Bollinger stable, so you know you're guaranteed a quality fizz here. Made from 100% Cabernet Franc, it's full of juicy redcurrant fruit, ripe red apple acidity and a creamy, strawberry yoghurt length. A bright, lively fizz that would transition well from balcony aperitif to the dinner table. The straight Crémant Brut (a Chenin-Chardonnay-Cabernet Franc blend) is also enjoyable.

Made, in true Loire style, from Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir, this spent a year and a half on lees. A subtle nose of yeast and lemon. The palate has lovely body, with substance and roundness that will allow the transition from aperitif to table. This is all about understatement and suppleness. A creamy mousse. Finishes with a suspicion of conifer, so very reminiscent of Loire Cabernet Franc.