Christophe Lindenlaub, Crémant d’Alsace (NV)

Alsace, France— Christophe's signature whimsy translated into a classic Cremant d'Alsace of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Auxerrois. Gorgeous notes of brioche and lush, ripe fruit. Grapes are hand-harvested from clay-limestone soils, directly pressed to stainless steel for spontaneous fermentation before bottling with the addition of fresh must for re-fermentation in bottle a la méthode traditionelle (no dosage). Aged sur latte for 10 months before disgorgement and release unfined, unfiltered, minimal (10ppm) added SO2.