L. Albrecht Cremant Brut Rose NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
L. Albrecht
Label Name:
 
Cremant Brut Rose NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Crémant d'Alsace (Alsace)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 90; Wine Enthusiast 90; Wine. com/Wilfred Wong 93

Tasting Note
Pale salmon-pink with fine bubbles. Bright strawberry, wild cherry and raspberry, touches of orange blossom and cream, crisp acidity and a creamy mid-palate leading to a long, dry finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, smoked salmon, sushi and sashimi, tempura, grilled prawns, goat cheese, prosciutto and melon, light salads with citrus, berry desserts.

Production Method
Non-vintage blend produced by méthode traditionnelle (secondary fermentation in bottle) from estate Pinot Noir; aged on lees for added creaminess.

Vineyard Info
Lucien Albrecht, family estate in Orschwihr since 1698; estate fruit includes Grand Cru sites (Pfingstberg, Spiegel). A longstanding leader in Crémant d'Alsace production.