Crémant d'Alsace Blanc de Blanc Brut

Crémant Brut Blanc de Blanc

Winery:	Cave de Ribeauvillé
Appellation:	AOC Crémant d’Alsace
Wine Name:	Les Comtes
Variety:	80% Pinot Banc 20% Pinot Auxerois

Sparkling Wine

Dry

Alsace

Evelyne Bleger-Dondelinger

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Founded in 1895, the Cave de Ribeauvillé is the oldest cooperative in France. The vineyards cover 265 hectares surrounding Ribeauvillé village. The human element is the foundation of the cooperative with a total of 110 members. AOC Crémant d’Alsace is the jewel in the crown of the sparkling wines produced in Alsace.

Vineyard

The vineyards extend for six miles around Ribeauvillé, on a famous geological fault line whose terrain is characterized by a patchwork of different soils and subsoils. Sediments of clay, chalk, sandstone schist and marls provide the acidity and the structure unique to the Alsace wines. The plots are well exposed to sunshine and benefit from the natural protection of the Vosges Mountains.

Vinification

Crémant d’Alsace is developed by secondary fermentation, and predominately made from Pinot Blanc, but also from Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling or Chardonnay. Crémants from Ribeauvillé are a selection of grapes harvestedearly in order to keep the vigorous and aromatic richness. They are vinified and raised in the bottle for a minimum of 9 months, respecting “The” Champagne traditional vinification process. This Wine is Off-Dry, with 9.3 g/L of Residual Sugar.

Tasting Notes

This sparkling wine is fresh, fine and bright. Pronounced stone fruit and crisp acidity balanced by a weighted palate.

Food Pairing

Ideal for an aperitif or over dessert. It will also marry well over a whole celebration meal. To be served between 6 and 8°C. In order to keep its freshness and aromas, drink it young within 2 years.

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Cave de Ribeauvillé - Les Comtes