{"title":"Ackerman","description":"\u003cp\u003eAckerman wine takes its name from Jean-Baptiste Ackerman, a Belgian-born entrepreneur who settled in Saumur in 1811 and founded the Loire Valley's first house of fine sparkling wine. Working with the region's chalky tuffeau soils, he spent years perfecting a bottle-fermentation method suited to Loire grapes, and in 1838 an independent tasting panel in Angers recognised his wines as the first in the valley made using the traditional method. The House still operates from Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent, its cellars carved into rock above the Thouet river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAckerman's wines are made in Saumur, in the heart of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/loire-valley-wine\"\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/a\u003e, where cool, river-moderated vineyards and mineral-rich soils favour bright, structured base wines suited to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sparkling-wine\"\u003esparkling wine\u003c\/a\u003e production. The House works with Loire varieties such as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chenin-blanc\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabernet-franc\"\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/a\u003e, made using the traditional method and aged in the same tuffeau cellars that have sheltered it since the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ackerman-bulle-royale-cremant-de-loire-brut","title":"Ackerman Bulle Royale Cremant de Loire Brut NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAckerman Bulle Royale Crémant de Loire Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant traditional-method sparkling wine from Ackerman, the historic Loire house founded in 1811. Chenin Blanc forms the heart of the blend, bringing freshness and orchard fruit, while Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc add roundness, depth and structure. Extended ageing on the lees creates fine, persistent bubbles and a polished texture without sacrificing its lively character. Refined yet easy to enjoy, it is an excellent choice for celebrations, relaxed entertaining or serving as an aperitif. Pair it with canapés, seafood, Comté, creamy cheeses or fruit-based desserts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale, transparent gold with delicate yellow highlights. The nose opens with fresh fruit, floral notes of linden and acacia, and a subtle mineral character. The palate is rounded and balanced, with crisp Chenin fruit and intense, persistent bubbles. Made from 70% Chenin Blanc, 15% Chardonnay and 15% Cabernet Franc, the grapes are harvested by hand and whole-bunch pressed before each variety is vinified separately. The finished blend matures on the lees for 18 to 24 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sante Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182025695599,"sku":"100540","price":191.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/AckermanBulleRoyaleCremantdeLoireBrutNV.jpg?v=1785126099"},{"product_id":"ackerman-bulle-royale-0-blanc","title":"Ackerman Bulle Royale 0% Blanc NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAckerman Bulle Royale 0% Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fresh, lightly off-dry alcohol-free sparkling white from one of the Loire Valley's best-known sparkling wine houses. It offers the celebratory feel of fine bubbles without the alcohol, combining generous fruit with enough freshness to remain lively and easy to drink. Approachable and crowd-friendly, it is a versatile option for lunches, celebrations, designated drivers or anyone choosing to drink less. Serve it well chilled as an aperitif or alongside fruit-based desserts, pastries and lighter canapés.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale yellow in colour, with inviting aromas of ripe yellow fruit, apple compote and delicate flowers. The palate is smooth and well balanced, combining gentle sweetness with refreshing bubbles before a long finish marked by quince. The wine is carefully dealcoholised using a controlled process designed to preserve its fruit, aroma and freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sante Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182025728367,"sku":"100541","price":161.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/AckermanBulleRoyale0_BlancNV.jpg?v=1785125971"}],"url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/collections\/ackerman.oembed","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}