FR Pfaffenheim Crémant d'Alsace Blanc de Blancs Brut AOC

The Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim is one of the jewels of the Alsatian appellation. Pfaffenheim is the expression of the terroirs of southern Alsace not far from Colmar. A major player in the Alsatian wine industry , it is now considered one of the most prestigious in Alsace.  

Pfaff has been rewarded for decades in the most important French, European and international competitions. 

Grapes: Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc 

Region: Alsace / Crémant d'Alsace

Alcohol: 12% 

Appearance: Pale straw colour 

Nose: Aromas of grapefruit, citrus, stone fruits 

Palate: Vibrant and fresh, rich wine with a good acidity showing citrus notes with a grapefruit finish.

Competes with comparably crafted cousins from neighboring Champagne-Ardenne.  

Wine Making Process: The grapes for the crémants are harvested early to ensure the freshness and elegance of the base wine. It is then pressed in whole bunches to limit crushing and only the juices obtained at low pressure are kept. The first alcoholic fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated vats. 

The second fermentation which ensures the foaming then takes place slowly in the cellars. The wines will then rest on the lees for at least 18 months during which they will gain in volume and complexity. The bottles are then stirred and disgorged using the traditional method. 

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