Cremant d'Alsace

4th Generation Estate Vineyard and Winery converted to Biodynamic in 2014. Crémant made with Estate Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Chardonnay from 40 year old vines and pink sandstone and granite soil. The wine ages one year on its lees in neutral oak after primary fermentation. Fresh grape juice is added for secondary fermentation and bubbles. Aged on laths and turned for a minimum of 24 months before release.

Origin: Alsace, FR
ABV: 11%
USNW Classification: Natural, Biodynamic, 0/0
Varietal & Type: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois
Vintage: 2018

Winemakers

 Based in Saint-Hippolyte, in 2012 David Koeberlé inherited 27 hectares from his grandfather (who planted the vineyards in 1961) and has since with his partner created a new wave of Natural Wine hype in Alsace with vibrant wines that are big hits at wine fairs.

"We’re currently working under the biodynamic principles and certified Ecocert, Demeter and VMN (vin méthode nature) as well as VitiForest (Agro-Forestry). We planted 1500 trees on our 27ha’s vineyard (field and fruit trees, hedges, shrubs) in a desire of making a real difference in biodiversity, like in true symbiosis. To say it shortly, we follow the idea "in the vineyard as in the cellar, nothing’s added nothing’s removed.""