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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: green apple, white peach, lemon, subtle brioche

Palate: yellow apple, lemon, fine bead, biscuit

Lucien Albrecht's house Brut Cremant, a Pinot-family blend. Reliable traditional-method Alsace bubbles at the price of a good Champagne entry.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Munster Our pick Dry bubbles and fine acidity cut through the creamy paste of a washed-rind cheese, a lighter route for anyone who finds Gewurztraminer too perfumed. Choose a brut or extra brut.

How to serve Lucien Albrecht Cremant d Alsace Brut

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Aperitif, Oysters, Tarte flambee. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Lucien Albrecht's Cremant Brut was bottled under Cremant d Alsace AOC approval in 1976, the year the appellation was created. The Albrecht family has farmed at Orschwihr since 1425.

  1. 1976Cremant d Alsace AOC created; Albrecht receives first approval

Facts

Producer
Maison Lucien Albrecht · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris
Classification
Cremant d Alsace AOC
Oak
Tirage on lees 18 to 24 months
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 14 to 20 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from disgorgement
First vintage
1976

Frequently asked about Lucien Albrecht Cremant d Alsace Brut

What does Lucien Albrecht Cremant d Alsace Brut taste like?

On the nose, green apple, white peach, lemon, subtle brioche. On the palate, yellow apple, lemon, fine bead, biscuit. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Lucien Albrecht's house Brut Cremant, a Pinot-family blend. Reliable traditional-method Alsace bubbles at the price of a good Champagne entry.

When should I drink Lucien Albrecht Cremant d Alsace Brut?

Drink 1-4 from disgorgement. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Lucien Albrecht Cremant d Alsace Brut?

Aperitif is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Oysters and Tarte flambee. Brisk traditional-method bubbles for any aperitif.

What grapes are in Lucien Albrecht Cremant d Alsace Brut?

The blend is Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris. The wine is classified as Cremant d Alsace AOC.

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