Arthur Metz
Cremant d’Alsace Perle Noire Brut
| Denomination | AOC Cremant d'Alsace |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Auxerrois |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in the bottle. |
- Traditional Method: second fermentation in the bottle and aged for 24 months on the lees
- Grape Variety: 100% Auxerrois from Alsace, Crémant d’Alsace AOC designation
- Aromas: notes of ripe peach and apricot with hints of slightly buttery brioche
- Brut Flavour: dry, fresh and intense; rounded and elegant structure with a persistent finish
- Details: 12% vol, fine and consistent perlage; contains sulphites; serving temperature 6–8°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Arthur Metz Perle Noire is a Crémant d’Alsace produced using the Traditional Method, boasting a bright golden yellow hue. Made from Auxerrois grapes, it stands out in the glass for its fine and consistent perlage. On the palate, it is initially fresh and vibrant, with a dry profile in true Brut style that enhances a rounded and balanced structure, leading to a pleasantly persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine is crafted in Marlenheim, in the heart of Alsace, a French region historically renowned for its winemaking excellence. This Crémant d’Alsace brings out the best in the Auxerrois grape variety, a close relative of Pinot Blanc, ensuring a precise and linear drinking experience. The Alsatian terroir imparts a marked structural elegance to the wine, offering a faithful expression of its landscape of origin.
How it is produced
The cuvée is created using the Traditional Method, with a secondary fermentation in the bottle and 24 months’ ageing on the lees. This extended maturation develops a complex aromatic bouquet, dominated by clear notes of ripe peach and apricot, enriched by fragrant hints of buttery brioche. The result is an enveloping sip, with well-balanced acidity supporting a long and harmonious finish.
History and Curiosities
The Perle Noire cuvée is the flagship of the Arthur Metz winery, a refined Crémant d’Alsace produced in Marlenheim. Crafted using the traditional method from Auxerrois grapes, this prestigious sparkling wine matures for 24 months in the bottle, developing an elegant structure that ensures an ageing potential of up to ten years. The name evokes the rarity of a precious pearl, a testament to excellence confirmed by the gold medal at Effervescents du Monde, 90 points from James Suckling, and prestigious accolades from the Hachette Guide.
Awards
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90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1904
The winery has developed a winemaking strategy based on the quality of the winegrowers and equipment together with the utmost attention to the winemaking process but they have also always been concerned with the quality of the wines. The numerous investments in the various production sites and the highly qualified team of oenologists are living proof of this. This expertise is often rewarded by many awards in national and international competitions.
At the prestigious Concours des Vinalies Natuales 2021 Arthur Metz was awarded with:
- Gold Medal: Arthur Metz Grand Cru Wineck Schlossberg - Riesling 2019
- Silver Medal: Arthur Metz Chardonnay Brut Réserve de l'Abbaye
- Silver Medal: Arthur Metz Rosé Brut 2018
- Bronze Medal: Arthur Metz Pinot Noir Rosé 2020
- Bronze Medal: Arthur Metz Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten Riesling 2019This expertise is often awarded by many distinctions in national and international competitions.
At the prestigious Concours des Vinalies Natuales 2021 Arthur Metz was awarded with:
- Gold medal: Arthur Metz Grand Cru Wineck Schlossberg - Riesling 2019
- Silver medal: Arthur Metz Chardonnay Brut Réserve de l'Abbaye
- Silver medal: Arthur Metz Rosé Brut 2018
- Bronze medal: Arthur Metz Pinot Noir Rosé 2020
- Bronze medal: Arthur Metz Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten Riesling 2019 Read more
| Name | Arthur Metz Cremant d’Alsace Perle Noire Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Auxerrois |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Arthur Metz |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Perle Noire cuvée is the flagship of the Arthur Metz winery, a refined Crémant d’Alsace produced in Marlenheim. Crafted using the traditional method from Auxerrois grapes, this prestigious sparkling wine matures for 24 months in the bottle, developing an elegant structure that ensures an ageing potential of up to ten years. The name evokes the rarity of a precious pearl, a testament to excellence confirmed by the gold medal at Effervescents du Monde, 90 points from James Suckling, and prestigious accolades from the Hachette Guide. |
| Origin | Marlenheim (France) |
| Fermentation | 24 months in bottle |
| Production technique | Traditional method (second fermentation in the bottle) |
| Wine making | Traditional method with secondary fermentation in the bottle; aged for 24 months in the bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |