Crémants of Alsace

Sparkling Alsace wine called "Crémant d'Alsace". Designation of origin controlled, they are produced by obeying very precise regulations identical to Champagne. The (Champagne) method known as traditional in Alsace consists of: - manual harvest - controlled vinification - double fermentation - bottled with the addition of yeast to cause "foaming" - disgorgement - 12 months aging in bottle before marketing The blend of grape varieties is made with different grapes such as Pinot Blanc, Riesling mainly and sometimes Chardonnay for white crémants or the addition of Pinot Noir for crémants rosés.