Cave de Turckheim Brut, AOP Crémant d’Alsace, France, NV

Grapes: A blend of Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Pinot Gris, organic, sustainable farming, hand picked, bottle fermented, ageing on lees

Producer Tasting Note:

This appealing sparkling wine offers fine bubbles and fruity flavours. Appley, floral Pinot Blanc and spicy, honeyed Auxerrois are traditionally vinified together, and the Pinot Gris brings body and weight. Fresh, intense and well-balanced, crisp and supple.

Critic's Tasting Note:

"Pretty nose of dried flower, orchard and citrus notes, palate of white peach, grapefruit pith and a zesty acidity."

90/100 points (Silver), Decanter World Wine Awards, January 2025

Winemaking: Crémant d’Alsace is produced using the same traditional method as Champagne. There is a strict selection of the organically-grown grapes, the use of dedicated cellar equipment, a second fermentation in bottle, no filtration other than degorgement, and the wine spends 24 months ageing on its lees before release.

Estate: Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim lies at the mouth of the Munster Valley. Working closely with 180 partners, its vineyards span the full breadth of Alsatian terroir and grape varieties. Cave de Turckheim only produces wine from the grapes of its member growers, it is a récoltant not a négociant.

Food Match: An elegant apéritif, but a lovely option for a wide range of seafood, poultry or cheese dishes whatever the occasion