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Paul & Phillippe Zinck Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé NV

Paul & Phillippe Zinck Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé NV

This charming Cramant d’Alsace from Domaine Zinck is graced with an abundantly pretty and welcoming nose of pie cherries, wet stones, and cinnamon bark. It’s a delicate salmon pink, with an equally delicate mousse. Subtle blood orange-tinged sweetness is dominated by a profoundly minerally texture—oyster shells, limestone, and chalk lend complexity to a mouthwatering finish. […]

Domaine Saint-Remy Crémant d’Alsace Cuvée Prestige NV

Domaine Saint-Remy Crémant d'Alsace Cuvée Prestige NV

The color of sun-bleached straw, the Crémant D Alsace Cuvée Prestige from Domaine Saint-Remy is crafted from 100% biodynamically farmed Chardonnay that is grown in granite-rich soil, in the lieu-dit of St. Gregoir. It emits fresh, lively aromas of biscuit, Meyer lemon zest, granulated honey and trail dust. The palate is light and nimble, with […]

Willm Crémant d’Alsace Blanc de Noirs NV

Willm Crémant d’Alsace Blanc de Noirs NV

Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, this charming Crémant d’Alsace is the color of wheat fields at the height of summer. Pert bubbles and aromas of apple galette, quince and clementine. While not overly complex on the palate, it is clean and crisp, with bright acidity and lilting bubbles. A cheerful disposition and an excellent value […]

Meyer-Fonné Crémant d’Alsace Brut Extra NV

Meyer-Fonné Crémant d'Alsace Brut Extra NV

A charming blend of 60% Pinot Auxerrois, 20% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Blanc, and 5% Pinot Noir. The Meyer-Fonné Crémant d’Alsace Brut Extra sees only a minimal dosage and sports an autolytic nose of biscuit, apples and lilting white flowers. On the palate, a very fine, delicate mousse is bolstered by moderate acidity and subtle creaminess. […]

Chicken au Champagne with Crémant d’Alsace

Chicken au Champagne

While the original recipe for Chicken au Champagne calls for Brut Champagne, this dish is certainly versatile enough to partner with a less pricey option like a Crémant. In this case, I used the Willm Crémant d’Alsace Blanc de Noirs and I particularly enjoyed how relatively easy this meal is to prepare, making it a satisfying weeknight […]

CHRISTINE HAVENS
McMinnville, OR

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