Domaine Albert Mann - Crémant d'Alsace - White - 2021

Wine:

Aged for nearly two years on lees, the 2021 Crémant d'Alsace reveals delightful notes of ripe fruits and quince, with a soft, balanced effervescence. Composed predominantly of 90% Pinot Blanc Auxerrois, this crémant is refreshing, smooth, and finely creamy, making it an ideal choice for an aperitif. A meticulously crafted wine, rated 92/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. First fermentation in barrel, followed by bottling on June 2, 2022. Disgorged after 18 months on laths.

Color:

A delicate string of bubbles underlined by a pale yellow with golden highlights.

Nose:

The first nose reveals floral and fruity aromas with hints of brioche and smoke.

Palate:

The initial taste is smooth and balanced, with notes of apricot and mirabelle, highlighted by a refreshing, well-balanced acidity.

Temperature:

Serve at 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

For aperitifs, seafood platter, smoked trout toast, tarte tatin, soft caramelized pineapple cake.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

A beacon of Alsatian winemaking, Albert Mann is renowned for producing some of the region’s most exceptional biodynamic wines. 

Under the expertise of Jacky Barthelmé and his son Antoine, who now leads the estate, both the whites and reds are masterfully crafted with a profound understanding of their terroir. The finest vineyards in Alsace truly come alive here, creating wines of extraordinary depth and emotion. With perfect balance, elegance, and remarkable drinkability, these wines set the standard for true connoisseurs.