By Cave de Bennwihr
Cremant d'Alsace AOC Brut

Tasting Notes
Beautiful pale-yellow robe with a persisting stream of fine bubbles. Fruity and expressive aromas due to the aging on horizontal storage for 16 months (only 12 months are legally required). Well-balanced, this Cremant enjoys an acid structure that brings fineness and freshness. This Cremant is elegant and fresh without aggressivity or a heavy finish.

Grapes
This Cremant d'Alsace comes from a harmonious blend of different base wines made of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Auxerrois.

Winemaking
Beyond traditional fermentation, it is in the bottle itself that, thanks to secondary fermentation, the 'prise de mousse' takes place. During the aging period on the lees, the bottles are rotated daily, gradually from the horizontal to the vertical position, for the yeast deposit to accumulate in the neck of the bottle to await removal. At the time of disgorgement, the neck of the bottle is frozen and enclosed in ice, and the sediment is ejected by natural pressure. The resulting space is filled with supplementary wine, providing its own style in the finest traditional way.

Service Recommendations
Food Pairings: Served as an aperitif, it is also a gastronomic partnership throughout a meal
Serving Temperature: 8-10 degrees C

Technical Details
Residual Sugar: About 9 g/l
Alcohol: 12.00%
[Information provided by V and N Cellars]

Bennwihr, Brut, Cremant d'Alsace, Alsace, France, NV
Producer: Bennwihr
Wine Name: Brut
Vintage: NV
Sub-region: Cremant d'Alsace
Region: Alsace
Country: France 
Award: Silver
Score: 92
Colour: White 
Style: Sparkling 
Alcohol Level: 12.00%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Grape Composition: [...] Auxerrois, [...] Pinot Blanc
Tasting Notes: A crisp, delicate style garnished with yellow apples, exotic fruits, a refreshing mousse and a mouthwatering grip of acidity.

Bennwihr NV Cremant D’Alsace
Rating: 91 Points (Gold Medal - Exceptional)
Category: Cremant d’Alsace
Date Tasted: 4/23/2021
Country: France
Alcohol: 12.00%

Bennwihr NV Brut Sparkling (Cremant d'Alsace)
From: Cremant d'Alsace, Alsace, France
Rating: 89
Winery: Bennwihr
Region: Alsace
Variety: Sparkling
Wine Type: Sparkling
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Issue Date: 12/31/2023
Lemon fruit and yellow apple flavors are accented by a lively bead in this charming sparkler. Marzipan and pastry notes fill in on the inviting finish.
Reviewed By: Aleks Zecevic