Dopff au Moulin Cremant d'Alsace AOC Chardonnay Brut 2022, 0,75 L

Crémant d'Alsace is one of the very top designations for sparkling wine in France. Alongside Champagne, several major and well-known sparkling wine regions produce wines labelled as Crémant. Alsace is among the best and largest producers of sparkling wine.

This Crémant, Cuvée Julien, is made using the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle, just as in Champagne and other top-quality sparkling wines.

The silky perlage, the fine bubbles rising steadily to the surface of the glass, is an immediate sign of high quality. In magnum format, the bubbles are even finer than in a standard bottle, allowing the wine to mature for a few additional years.

On the nose, light coloured fruit is abundant, along with chalky minerality and notes of brioche, which is very promising. This character continues on the palate. The wine shows layered flavours, a refined perlage, and vibrant acidity balanced by the sweetness of the dosage. It is a joy to drink, of exceptionally high quality, and not far removed from its famous relative in Champagne.