Pierre SparrCrémant d’Alsace Brut Réserve NV

Pierre Sparr

Crémant d’Alsace Brut Réserve NV

Crémant d’Alsace Brut Réserve is a blanc de blancs blend of primarily Pinot Blanc with some Auxerrois. The average age of the vines is 26 years old. This brut-style wine's crisp citrus character refreshes the palate with every sip, making this wine an excellent partner for any course during a meal.

Vintage Factsheets

Located in the Vosges hillsides and Rhine valley, from Guebwiller to Marlenheim. No irrigation; trellis system; hand-harvested. 26 year old vines. Granite, limestone, gneiss, chalky-clay soils. 200-400 meters (656-1,312 feet) above sea level. Primarily eastern and southern exposure.

Region: Alsace

Appellation: Alsace

Sub-Appellation: Cremant d'Alsace AOP

Varietal Composition: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois

Aging: Whole-cluster pressing; first fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel vats, transforming the must into still wine. Six months later, the wines are blended to achieve the distinctive flavor profile of the brut réserve. Blended wine is then bottled with a specific yeast added to relaunch the second fermentation in bottle. The wine rests on lees a minimum of 12 to 16 months prior to disgorgement. Finally, the dosage is added to provide the particular brut style of this sparkling wine.

Alcohol: 12%

Light yellow with green reflections and fine, glittering pearl beads; the nose offers aromas of galia melon, sweet woodruff and dried mango, with minerals and hints of nuts. The soft mousseux leaves a pleasant feeling on the palate, accompanied by a racy, powerful body and crisp, lemony acidity that brings freshness to this Crémant. With time in the glass, it opens further to a complex sparkling brut, finishing with a long aftertaste.