Cremant d'Alsace Brut Cuvee Prestige
75cl
/
12.5% Vol
Elegant and crisp bubbly made in the same style as Champagne. Floral aromas are accompanied by pear, peach,lemon and lime. Creamy mousse on the palate and flavours of mirabelle plum, ripe lemon and pear.
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Notes of white flowers, mirabelle plum, citrus and pear
Palate
Dry with light to medium body. Persistent bubbles with flavours of yellow plum, citrus,pear and peach. Creamy texture, elegant and refreshing finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
50% Pinot Auxerrois – 40% Chardonnay – 10% Pinot Noir
Alcohol %
12.5%
Style
Sparkling - Champagne/Traditional method
Organic and biodynamic
Estate/Producer
Domaine Saint Remy
Country
France
Region/AOC
Alsace
Vintage
NV
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
4-6 years
Food Matching
Food Matching
Great as an aperitif, any time throughout a meal.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Effervescent du Monde 2012- Top 10 Sparkling Wines of the World & Gold Medal
91/ 100 points from Falstaff magazine
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews