Cave de Ribeauville Vol Enchante Chardonnay Crémant d'Alsace NV

The “Vol Enchante” Chardonnay Crémant comes from hillside estate vineyards, with grapes harvested by hand and grown under thoughtful organic practices. Produced using the traditional method, just like Champagne, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle with aging on the lees for 12 months to build texture and complexity. Founded in 1895, Cave de Ribeauville is the oldest cooperative winery in France, built by generations of growers committed to expressing the diverse terroirs of Alsace. Nestled along the fault line of Ribeauville, the estate benefits from one of the most geologically complex vineyard zones in the region, helping to craft wines of tremendous precision and character. In the glass, this radiates lively, fine bubbles and a bright aromatic profile of Shinko pear, lemon curd, and honeysuckle. Expect more of the same in the mouth, along with cheery notes of cider apples and Brazil nuts layered with subtle earthy notes of portobello steak and wet stone on the palate, delivering something that’s both crisp and refreshing, as well as robust, earthy, and alluringly complex. The vibrant acidity and clean, elegant finish will keep you coming back for another sip over and over, until the bottle magically disappears and you’re onto the next one! For just $21, this is an easy and thought-provoking wine to bring home a few and add a bit more dimension to your weekly wine line-up!