Lucien Albrecht Brut Crémant d'Alsace
91 Points & Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast
Winemaker Notes
Yellow pale color with nice brilliance and fine, delicate bubbles. An expressive
nose of floral and fresh fruits (apple, peaches and apricots). Nice maturity and
ripe fruit on the palate. Dominated by the Pinot Blanc varietal, this Crémant
Brut shows freshness, structure and subtleness. Delicious at any time of the day
and with many foods. This Crémant is a classic for every occasion.
Composition
50% Pinot Blanc, 50% Auxerrois
Wine Specs
Vintage
Non Vintage
Varietal
Sparkling Wine
Appellation
Alsace
Acid
3.01 g/L
Residual Sugar
10.5 g/L
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Enthusiast
91
Production Notes
The harvest for the Crémant d’Alsace starts a few days earlier than the harvest
for the still wines. The grapes are handpicked and are whole bunch pressed. The
pressing takes place in two parts, the cuvée and the taille. Alcoholic fermentation
begins in temperature controlled stainless tanks. The base wine is completely dry
and has 8.5% Alcohol. The blending from different vintages and/or varietals
is done in order to obtain different characteristics and maintain quality wine.
The wines are then bottled with their dosage for the second fermentation and
placed on stainless racks. After 18 to 20 months we start the remuage in order
to concentrate the lees in the neck of the bottle for disgorging. A final liqueur
d’expédition is then added before the final closure of the bottle.
Vineyard Notes
Lucien Albrecht is one of the most distinguished and long standing brands in
Alsace. Regarded as a pioneer of viticulture, beginning in 1425 when Romanus
Albrecht started the winery, Albrecht is responsible for many advancements and
innovations in the region, such as being one of the three founding fathers of
the regulated Crémant d’Alsace. Albrecht’s goal is to always “respect the grapes”
and to respect nature. Albrecht believes Alsace is truly one of the most versatile
and exciting white wine producing regions in the world and looks to share their
unique terroir thru their outstanding wines. The wines are perfect examples of
the Albrecht style in each varietal and the pinnacle of Alsace quality.