Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr
Cremant D'Alsace Extra Brut "Zero Dosage"
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | Auxerrois, Pinot Bianco |
| Aging | The best base wines are then blended and prepared for the second fermentation in the bottle where they remain sur lattes in the cellar for at least 24 months, during which time the wines gain in volume and complexity. The bottles are then assembled and disgorged according to the traditional method without the addition of any disgorging liqueur, in order to preserve the dry and lively character of the base wine. |
| Product name | Cremant D'Alsace Extra Brut "Zero Dosage" |
| Color | Pale gold. |
| Perfume | The nose is elegant and complex. It offers a range of aromas, starting with floral notes of hawthorn and acacia, underlined by a fresh note of verbena. We also discover a delicate pear that completes this floral and fruity palette. |
| Taste | Fine bubbles make the palate sparkle. The body is finely chiselled. We find the fresh notes developing into a very long finish. |
| Pairings | Ideal for fish-based dishes, cheeses. |
| Region | Alsace |
| Country | France |
Description
Crémant d'Alsace Extra Brut Zero Dosage classic method, 12% ABV, produced by Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr in Alsace. 0.75 L bottle. A dry and lively sparkling wine, with no added sugar, that expresses the freshness and complexity of the Alsatian terroir. The nose is elegant and complex, with floral notes of hawthorn and acacia, pear, and verbena. Fine and regular bubbles, pale gold in color. On the palate, the fine bubbles sparkle, with a very long finish. Ideal with fish dishes and cheeses.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
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At the end of the war, two of the biggest names in viticulture in Riquewihr, René Dopff and the widow Irion, joined forces to found Dopff & Irion. One of their first decisions was to acquire Riquewihr's historic chateau. René Dopff was an emblematic and prestigious wine producer who, for several decades, had a huge influence on the vineyards of Alsace by putting the emphasis on quality (by reducing yields, for example) and modernising the labels. He was, above all, the first to associate a particular grape variety with a terroir and with specific soils Read more
| Name | Dopff & Irion Cremant D'Alsace Extra Brut Zero Dosage |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Auxerrois, Pinot Bianco |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr |
| Wine making | The grapes for the cremant are harvested early to ensure the freshness and elegance of the base wine. They are then pressed into whole bunches and only the juice obtained is kept under low pressure. The first alcoholic fermentation takes place in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. |
| Aging | The best base wines are then blended and prepared for the second fermentation in the bottle where they remain sur lattes in the cellar for at least 24 months, during which time the wines gain in volume and complexity. The bottles are then assembled and disgorged according to the traditional method without the addition of any disgorging liqueur, in order to preserve the dry and lively character of the base wine. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |