About Crémant d'Alsace Calixte Brut
- Style
- Sparkling
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay
- Price Range
- $18-22
- Alcohol
- 12%
Cave de Hunawihr's traditional-method sparkling wine, produced under the 'Calixte' brand from a blend of Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay. Pale gold in color with complex brioche and white-flower aromas, an ample palate, and a refreshing, fine mousse.
Crémant d'Alsace like this is one of the best value sparkling wine categories in France — Calixte Brut is a reliable, food-friendly choice.
New to wine?
An affordable, easy-drinking alternative to Champagne with the same traditional-method finesse.
Food Pairings
A versatile aperitif and celebration wine; pairs well with galette des rois, oysters, and light hors d'oeuvres, and also complements tempura and sushi.
When to drink it
Celebrations, aperitif, brunch
Terroir & Winemaking
Base wines from Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay, fermented in stainless steel, then made sparkling by traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) with secondary fermentation and aging on lees in bottle.
About the producer
Cave de HunawihrAlsace's leading cooperative, steward of the Rosacker Grand Cru.Visit the producer page →More wines from Cave de Hunawihr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Crémant d'Alsace made the same way as Champagne?
- Yes, it uses the same traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) with secondary fermentation in the bottle, but from Alsace grape varieties rather than Champagne's Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
- What grapes are in Calixte Brut?
- It is a blend of Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay.
- What food pairs well with it?
- It works as an aperitif and also pairs with oysters, light hors d'oeuvres, tempura, and sushi.
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