Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
Lucien Albrecht
Label Name:
 
Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 90; James Suckling 90 (consumer listings and trade summaries)

Tasting Note
Fine pink with salmon hues; aromas of strawberry, raspberry and orange blossom. Creamy mousse, bright acidity and delicate wild cherry fruit lead to a fresh, dry, medium-length finish.

Food Pairing
Western: smoked salmon, shellfish, roasted chicken, fresh fruit tart, soft cheeses, charcuterie. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, prawns with chili-garlic, light Korean pancakes (haemul pajeon), dim sum.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (second fermentation in bottle), NV blend of reserve wines for house style.

Vineyard Info
Maison Lucien Albrecht, an historic Alsace family estate (origins back to 1698), pioneer of Crémant d'Alsace; now part of the Wolfberger group and estate-grown fruit.