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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: green apple, white peach, subtle brioche, almond
Palate: yellow apple, lemon, salted brioche, fine bead
Wolfberger Eguisheim co-op's blanc-de-noirs Cremant from 100 percent Pinot Noir, traditional method. Reliable affordable Alsace bubbles.
What it pairs with
- Aperitif Brisk traditional-method bubbles for an aperitif.More wines for aperitifs and small plates →
- Oysters Bone-dry bubbles for raw shellfish.More wines for oysters →
- Bretzel Salt and brioche; classic Alsace bar pairing.Find bretzel on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Wolfberger Cremant d Alsace Pinot Noir Brut
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. Aperitif, Oysters, Bretzel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Wolfberger is the Eguisheim co-operative, founded in 1902, and has produced Cremant d Alsace since the AOC was created in 1976.
- 1902Wolfberger co-operative founded in Eguisheim
- 1976Cremant d Alsace AOC created; Wolfberger an early producer
Facts
- Producer
- Wolfberger · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Cremant d Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Tirage on lees 18 to 24 months
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1976
Frequently asked about Wolfberger Cremant d Alsace Pinot Noir Brut
What does Wolfberger Cremant d Alsace Pinot Noir Brut taste like?
On the nose, green apple, white peach, subtle brioche, almond. On the palate, yellow apple, lemon, salted brioche, fine bead. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Wolfberger Eguisheim co-op's blanc-de-noirs Cremant from 100 percent Pinot Noir, traditional method. Reliable affordable Alsace bubbles.
When should I drink Wolfberger Cremant d Alsace Pinot Noir 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 Wolfberger Cremant d Alsace Pinot Noir Brut?
Aperitif is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Oysters and Bretzel. Brisk traditional-method bubbles for an aperitif.
What grapes are in Wolfberger Cremant d Alsace Pinot Noir Brut?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Cremant d Alsace AOC.
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