Crémant d’Alsace Extra Brut 2020 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Crémant d’Alsace Extra Brut 2020 1500ml Magnum by Domaine Albert Mann

Colour & Appearance

This Crémant shimmers platinum in the glass, with fine, persistent mousse that testifies to careful bottle fermentation. The perlage is lively and elegant in equal measure.

Nose

An enchanting aroma of white flowers opens the aromatic spectrum, followed by lemon and green apple. Subtle notes of white peach and a fascinating shiso leaf nuance lend complexity to the bouquet. Beneath this plays a discreet yeast note with mineral limestone character – pure-toned and fresh.

Palate

On the palate, a grapey Riesling fruit of remarkable ripeness unfolds, accentuated by yellow apple and white peach. The texture is lively and intense, with fine yeastiness and a piquant salinity that lends the wine depth. The minimal dosage of just one gramme of sugar per litre ensures perfect balance without masking the characteristic acidity bite.

Finish

The finale presents itself piquant and refined, with sustained freshness and mineral precision. A Crémant that combines elegance with substance.

Terroir & Origin

The approximately 30-year-old vines are rooted in the diverse soils of Alsace – a mixture of clay, limestone, sand and gravel. This geological diversity lends the Crémant its mineral complexity and expressiveness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A thoughtful assemblage of 70% Pinot Blanc, 15% Auxerrois and 15% Riesling. Maturation according to Méthode traditionnelle with extended yeast ageing. The Extra Brut dosage of just 1 gramme underscores Domaine Albert Mann’s philosophy: let terroir and fruit speak, not sugar.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Excellent with pike-perch in salt crust with pepper and lemon, pastrami from Baltic wild salmon in a sandwich or the classic flammekuchen with onions, bacon and leek. The magnum bottle makes it an ideal companion for festive occasions.

Special Features

Matured in the generous magnum bottle (1500ml), which permits slower, more harmonious development. An Extra Brut that proves Alsatian sparkling wine can hold its own alongside great Champagnes.