Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr
Cremant D'Alsace Cuvèe Prestige Elegance Brut
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | 48% Auxerrois, 48% Pinot Bianco, 4% Chardonnay |
| Aging | A slow maturation of over 24 months has given it a richness of rare complexity. |
| Product name | Cremant D'Alsace Cuvèe Prestige Elegance Brut |
| Color | Shiny pale gold with silver disc. |
| Perfume | Delicate aromas of dried fruit, almond and hazelnut, a buttery note, then citrusy grapefruit, brioche and white flowers. |
| Taste | Elegant and with a good body that gives it a certain depth, dominated by notes of toasted brioche, with a remarkable balance to a lingering citrus finish. |
| Pairings | Ideal for fish-based dishes, cheeses. |
| Region | Alsace |
| Country | France |
Description
Brut classic method sparkling wine produced in Alsace by Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr. Blend: 48% Auxerrois, 48% Pinot Blanc, 4% Chardonnay. 0.75L bottle. A Crémant d'Alsace slowly matured for over 24 months, giving it a rare complexity. Fine and regular perlage. Delicate aromas of dried fruit, almonds, and hazelnuts, a buttery note, followed by citrusy grapefruit, brioche, and white flowers. Bright pale gold color with a silver rim. Elegant and well-bodied, giving it a certain depth, dominated by notes of toasted brioche, with remarkable balance and a persistent citrus finish. Ideal with fish dishes and cheeses.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Pairings
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 Cuvee Prestige Elegance Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 48% Auxerrois, 48% Pinot Bianco, 4% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr |
| Wine making | Its creation has received the utmost attention from experts who are masters in the 'Art of the Cuvée'. It is the fruit of the harmonious blending of 3 grape varieties selected for their exceptional quality. |
| Aging | A slow maturation of over 24 months has given it a richness of rare complexity. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |