2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 50% Pinot Auxerrois, 30% Pinot Blanc, 20% Pinot Noir
Classification Crémant d'Alsace
Region Cremant d'Alsace
Soil Alluvial
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Natural Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Grapes were harvested by hand; after pressing, the juice was cold-settled before natural fermentation and vinified in foudre, then gravity-racked to tank. Extra-brut dosage was stated as approximately 3 g/L. Bottles were aged sur lattes for a stated minimum of 24–30 months and rotated by hand. Vine age was reported as 8–40 years. IPO describes the farming as organic, while Kermit Lynch more narrowly describes it as organic (practicing).
Tasting Notes Rich and biscuity, with apricot and pear, weight and volume, a clean fresh palate, plus racy, slightly toasty and sunny-citrus characteristics.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 50% Pinot Auxerrois, 30% Pinot Blanc, 20% Pinot Noir
Classification Crémant d'Alsace
Region Cremant d'Alsace
Soil Alluvial
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Natural Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Grapes were harvested by hand; after pressing, the juice was cold-settled before natural fermentation and vinified in foudre, then gravity-racked to tank. Extra-brut dosage was stated as approximately 3 g/L. Bottles were aged sur lattes for a stated minimum of 24–30 months and rotated by hand. IPO describes the farming as organic.
Tasting Notes Rich and biscuity, with apricot and pear, weight and volume, and a clean, fresh palate.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 50% Pinot Auxerrois, 30% Pinot Blanc, 20% Pinot Noir
Classification Crémant d'Alsace
Region Cremant d'Alsace
Soil Alluvial
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Natural Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Vines were reported as 8–40 years old. Bottles were aged sur lattes for a minimum of 24 months. The broader grower sheet states that grapes are hand-harvested, cold-settled after pressing, naturally fermented and vinified in foudre; the Crémant is gravity-racked to tank, receives an approximately 3 g/L extra-brut dosage, and its bottles are rotated by hand. Farming was described as organic (practicing).
Tasting Notes Brioche and praline aromas; lush and luxurious.
2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 50% Pinot Auxerrois, 30% Pinot Blanc, 20% Pinot Noir
Classification Crémant d'Alsace
Region Cremant d'Alsace
Soil Alluvial
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Natural Yeast Yes
Disgorgement Date July 2015
Unfined Yes
Production Details Vines were reported as 8–40 years old. Grapes were hand-harvested; after pressing, the juice was cold-settled before natural fermentation and vinified in foudre, then gravity-racked to tank. Extra-brut dosage was stated as approximately 3 g/L. Bottles were aged sur lattes for a stated minimum of 24–30 months and rotated by hand.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Niedermorschwihr, 68230 Turckheim, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 27 05 32
Owner
Jean Boxler
Cellarmaster
Jean Boxler