Crémant d'Alsace Tradition Brut
クレマン・ダルザス・トラディション・ブリュット
Cave de Turckheim
Pinot Blanc · Auxerrois · Pinot Gris
About this wine
A traditional-method sparkling wine blended from typical Alsace varieties including Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Pinot Gris. Made with a strict selection of grapes, second fermentation in bottle, minimal filtration, and up to 24 months aging on its lees before release. Expressive and lively, with aromas of baked apple, green apple, orange blossom, honeyed apricot, white flowers and spice, plus biscuit and vanilla notes leading to a rounded, pear-and-apple palate cut by fresh lemon acidity and a dry, clean finish.
An excellent, wallet-friendly alternative to Champagne — same traditional method, same bottle-aged complexity, at a fraction of the price.
Sommelier's Note
"Crémant d'Alsace this well made makes you question why you're spending three times as much on Champagne for a Tuesday-night celebration."
Food Pairings
An elegant aperitif in its own right, and a versatile match for grilled seafood, roast chicken and fruit-based pastry desserts. Its bright acidity also makes it a surprisingly good partner for oily fish such as mackerel.
When to drink it
Aperitif, celebrations, brunch, everyday sparkling wine
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris
- Style
- Sparkling
- Price Range
- $18-25
Terroir & Winemaking
Made in the traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) with second fermentation in bottle. Grapes are strictly selected from typical Alsace varieties, filtration is kept to a minimum beyond disgorgement, and the wine is aged on its lees for up to 24 months before release, part of Cave de Turckheim's organic-leaning Crémant program.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Crémant d'Alsace made the same way as Champagne?
- Yes — it uses the traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) with second fermentation in the bottle, the same core process as Champagne, just from a different region and grape blend.
- What grapes are used in this Crémant?
- A blend of typical Alsace varieties including Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Pinot Gris.
- How long is it aged before release?
- It is aged on its lees in bottle for up to 24 months before disgorgement and release, contributing to its biscuit and vanilla notes.
- What food pairs well with this Crémant?
- It works as an aperitif and also pairs with grilled seafood, roast chicken, fruit pastries, and even oily fish like mackerel thanks to its bright acidity.
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