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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, rose petal, brioche, almond
Palate: red cherry, raspberry, fine bead, salted brioche
Valentin Zusslin's biodynamic Cremant Rose, made from 100 percent Pinot Noir. Salmon-pink, long-lees ageing, more serious than a typical Cremant rose.
What it pairs with
- Smoked salmon canapes Pink bubbles with the lemon-cured fish.More wines for salmon →
- Strawberry tartlets Pinot-led rose against summer berries.More wines for dessert →
- Aperitif charcuterie Cremant rose handles a cured-meat board.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
With cheese
How to serve Valentin Zusslin Cremant d Alsace Rose
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Smoked salmon canapes, Strawberry tartlets, Aperitif charcuterie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Zusslin's 100 percent Pinot Noir Cremant Rose has been a fixture since 2002, an ageworthy traditional-method rose in the Alsace context.
- 1976Cremant d Alsace AOC created
- 2002First Zusslin Pinot Noir Cremant Rose bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Valentin Zusslin · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Cremant d Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Tirage on lees 36 to 48 months
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Valentin Zusslin Cremant d Alsace Rose
What does Valentin Zusslin Cremant d Alsace Rose taste like?
On the nose, wild strawberry, rose petal, brioche, almond. On the palate, red cherry, raspberry, fine bead, salted brioche. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Valentin Zusslin's biodynamic Cremant Rose, made from 100 percent Pinot Noir. Salmon-pink, long-lees ageing, more serious than a typical Cremant rose.
When should I drink Valentin Zusslin Cremant d Alsace Rose?
Drink 2-8 from disgorgement. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Valentin Zusslin Cremant d Alsace Rose?
Smoked salmon canapes is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Strawberry tartlets and Aperitif charcuterie. Pink bubbles with the lemon-cured fish.
What grapes are in Valentin Zusslin Cremant d Alsace Rose?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Cremant d Alsace AOC.
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