CREMANT D'ALSACE BRUT
Appellation of origin contrôlée
GRAPE VARIETY
51% Pinot Blanc-Auxerrois, 19% Pinot Noir, 18% Chardonnay, 12% Pinot Gris.
TASTING NOTES
The Gustave Lorentz Crémant d’Alsace Brut Magnum 2023 is a French sparkling wine under the Crémant d’Alsace AOC, made using the traditional method and ideal for lovers of fresh, elegant and mineral Crémant d’Alsace. This magnum format celebrates the Bergheim terroir in Alsace through a balanced blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc, aged on lees for at least 18 months for a fine and persistent perlage. The 2023 vintage in Alsace featured a good balance of ripeness and freshness, with favorable weather yielding well-matured grapes without overheating, perfect for a crisp and fragrant Crémant. Produced on clay-limestone soils in the village of Bergheim, Alsace, where proximity to the Vosges foothills ensures good temperature swings and a relatively cool climate, it delivers clean, aromatic grapes that translate into an elegantly mineral wine with a taut, clean organoleptic profile. Ideal for those seeking a versatile “Alsace wine,” the Chardonnay core brings body, ripe fruit and finesse, Pinot Blanc adds freshness and delicacy to the bouquet, while measured doses of Pinot Noir provide depth, persistence and a lively, compact perlage. To the eye, the Gustave Lorentz Crémant d’Alsace Brut Magnum 2023 shows bright straw yellow with a steady stream of fine bubbles, typical of traditional method sparkling wine. On the nose, an inviting bouquet of white-fleshed fruit (pear, green apple), subtle brioche and butter notes, plus mineral-balsamic hints revealing lees aging. On the palate, it’s fresh and savory, with a fine, creamy bubble texture enveloping the mouth, sharp salinity and a clean finish, perfect with light appetizers, delicate shellfish or classic herb gravlax salmon. Maison Gustave Lorentz stems from a long family tradition of Bergheim producers, focusing on vineyard quality, sustainable practices and advanced technology. Vinification involves gentle pressing and steel fermentation, followed by in-bottle secondary fermentation and 18-24 months on lees, making this Crémant d’Alsace Brut an elegant, consistent choice for reliable “Crémant d’Alsace Traditional Method” with great drinkability. This Gustave Lorentz Crémant d’Alsace Brut Magnum 2023 is an excellent pick for special occasions, refined Champagne alternatives and exploring French Crémant AOC with balanced freshness and maturity. It pairs beautifully with fish, shellfish, finger food and soft cheeses, ideal for chic aperitifs and thoughtful Crémant d’Alsace pairings.