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Origin: Alsace, France

Grape Varieties: 50% Pinot Blanc + 50% Pinot Auxerrois.

Production: The grapes are carefully hand picked. At the press house the whole, uncrushed grapes are placed directly into pneumatic presses. Pressing is limited to give 100 liters of juice from 150kg of grapes (compared with 130kg of grapes for the still Alsace wines). The first fermentation takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The rest of the winemaking process follows the traditional method. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle. Rumuage or riddling is made on computer programmed gyropalettes. Dégorgement occurs after approximately 24 months of aging.

Appearance: Light straw color with a green hue.

Nose: Fruity nose revealing flavors of white flowers and citrus fruit.

Taste: Pinot Auxerrois lends itself to a creamy palate, followed by the crisp pear,  fresh melon and balanced minerality of the Pinot Blanc. Mildly floral.

Gastronomy: As an aperitif or Kir Royal. With charcuterie. Typical of brut sparkling it’s acidity plays well with most foods.

Serve chilled.

12% ABV, Residual Sugar 8.1g per litre