Cremant of Alsace - Cuvée Prestige - 100% Chardonnay

AOC Cremant of Alsace - Sparkling white wine - 12,5 % vol.

The vine :

• Vintage produced from terroirs largely composed of marl-limestone soils.
  

• Vine management : Cover plant 1 row in 2 in order to control excess vine growth and limit the development of botrytis bunch rot. Moderate thinning out of leaves around the grape clusters.

• Harvesting : Only perfectly healthy grapes are harvested, at a potential alcohol by volume of 11%, when they still retain good acidity.

The wine :

• Goals : Obtain a fine, delicate base wine with notes of fresh fruit, to be the forerunner to a great sparkling wine.

• Method used : Very gentle pressing cycle using whole cluster pressing.
  Slow fermentation.
  Very long second fermentation.
  Stored on laths for at least 9 months, at the most 12-15 months, to preserve the fruit character typical of our Cremant sparkling wines.

• Drinking, cellaring potential and food-wine matches :
  - Good mousse, lots of fine, tiny bubbles. Finesse and elegance are the watchwords of this wine, allying aromas of yellow peach and flowers with lovely freshness.
  - To be drunk within two years of purchase.
  - Goes well with aperitif foods, lighter dishes, also perfect to round off a meal.

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