Pierre Sparr Cremant d'Alsace Brut Reserve 750 ml

Description:

The Alsace region of France is known throughout the world for its lovely, dry white wines. Vineyards were first planted in this narrow valley during the height of the Roman Empire. Maison Pierre Sparr was established by the Sparr family in 1680 in the desirable Haut Rhin. Today quality remains Pierre Sparr’s primary focus and the winery consistently exceeds AOC guidelines (Alsace produces only AOC level wines). Minimal intervention in the winery preserves the characteristics of the land; gentle whole cluster pressing followed by slow, cool fermentation. Sparkling wines are all traditional methods (as in Champagne). The grapes are farmed sustainably.

Pierre Sparr wines are a pure expression of Alsace with its varied geology and topography; authentically Alsatian wines - aromatic, fruity, elegant, clean and vibrant. Pierre Sparr wines are food-friendly and accessible for everyday consumption. This sparkling is an ideal aperitif or cocktail wine; excellent with shellfish. Serve chilled between 6° and 8 °C. 

Blend: 80% Pinot Blanc, 20% Pinot Noir

Appearance: Light yellow in colour with green reflects. 

Nose: Offers delicious flavours of Galia-melon, sweet woodruff and dried mango, lots of minerals and hints of nuts.

Palate: The soft sparkling leaves a pleasant feeling on the palate, accompanied by a racy powerful body, followed by a crispy lemon taste that brings freshness to this cremant. After a while, it opens up to a very complex sparkling brut, finishing with a long aromatically aftertaste.

90 Points - Decanter