La Surprenante Demi-Sec is a sparkling produced by Jaillance in Clairette de Die, Rhône Valley, France. Made from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Clairette. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Sparkling
Appellation: Clairette de Die
Region: Rhône Valley
Country: France
Grapes: Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Clairette
Tasting profile
Structure: light-bodied, medium acidity, off-dry
A low-alcohol méthode dioise ancestrale sparkler from the Diois, gently sweet with vivid Muscat grapiness, orange blossom and ripe peach. Made for immediate, joyful drinking rather than the cellar.
Serving: Serve at 6–8 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rhône Valley, France
Rhône Valley (Vallée du Rhône) follows the Rhône river through southeastern France and splits into two distinct halves with very different personalities.
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains is a white grape of ancient Mediterranean origin, regarded as the oldest and finest member of the sprawling Muscat family.
Clairette
Clairette is a white grape long grown in the south of France, including the southern Rhône and the wider Mediterranean coast.
More wines
From Jaillance
- Tradition Clairette de Die — Jaillance, Clairette de Die Méthode Dioise Ancestrale
More sparkling wines from Rhône Valley
- Crémant de Die Brut — Poulet & Fils, Crémant de Die
Frequently asked questions
Where is La Surprenante Demi-Sec from?
La Surprenante Demi-Sec is produced by Jaillance in Clairette de Die, Rhône Valley, France.
What grapes are in La Surprenante Demi-Sec?
La Surprenante Demi-Sec is a blend of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Clairette.