Crémant d’Alsace Extra Brut 2020 1500ml Magnum

Wine description for Crémant d'Alsace Extra Brut 2020 1500ml Magnum from Domaine Albert Mann

Colour & appearance

Platinum-coloured robe with a fine, lively perlage that underlines the artisanal quality of this crémant. The mousse is elegant and persistent.

Nose

Pure and fresh, this Extra Brut presents itself with a bouquet of white blossoms, Lemon and Apple. Subtle notes of white peach and a touch Shiso leaf lend the fragrance profile a subtle complexity. In the background Yeast and Limestone typical of the mineral soils of Alsace.

Palate

The 2020 develops an impressive intensity on the palate: grapey Riesling fruit meets yellow apple and white peach. The texture is lively and precise, infused with a fine Yeast note and a refreshing Saltiness. The minimal dosage of just one gram gives the wine its natural tension and ensures a perfect balance between fruit and flavour. piquant acidity.

Departure

The finish shows fine and savoury with persistent freshness and mineral precision. A sparkling wine that emphasises elegance over opulence.

Terroir & origin

The approximately 30-year-old vines are rooted in the diverse soils of Alsace: Clay, Limestone, Sand and Gravel. This geological diversity gives the Crémant its characteristic minerality and complexity.

Grape variety & vinification

A precise assemblage of 70% Pinot blanc, 15% Auxerrois and 15% Riesling. Maturation according to traditional bottle fermentation (Méthode traditionnelle) with only 1 gram of dosage - a clear statement for puristic Extra Brut quality.

Food recommendations

Excellent for Elbe zander in a salt crust with pepper and lemon, Pastrami from Baltic Sea wild salmon or the classic Alsatian tarte flambée with onions and bacon. The minerality and freshness of the crémant harmonises perfectly with fish and light meat dishes.

Special features

The Magnum bottle (1500ml) promises even finer maturation and slower development of the flavours. An Extra Brut from Domaine Albert Mann, one of the top producers in Alsace - authentic, precise and characterised by the terroir.