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Although there are exceptions, there are two basic conditions to make really good Crémant d'Alsace: Chardonnay and long storage sur lattes . Chardonnay makes the wine crisp and elegant. Sur lattes is the period when the second fermentation takes place in the bottle, when the mousse is formed and (...) [Alsace Wines] 29.01.2012 Ah, here we are, the final day of this series of “Twelve Days of Christmas with Champagne and Sparkling Wine.” I offer three examples, one charming Crémant de Bourgogne and two splendid Champagnes, thus bringing to conclusion this foray into different styles of French sparkling wines from various (...) [Bigger Than Your Head] 05.01.2012 Here is a sparkling wine that for quality and price you should grasp to your bosom and purchase by the case. The Cuvée Stéphi Ebullience, non-vintage, is a blend of 60 percent chardonnay grapes, 30 percent chenin blanc and 5 percent each mauzac and pinot noir made in the Crémant de Limoux (...) [Bigger Than Your Head] 04.01.2012 Tonight we’re continuing our pre-New Year’s Eve exploration of sparkling wines with a double-header review of crémant from Lucien Albrecht. For those of you who don’t know, crémant is a name for French sparkling wine that’s not from Champagne. And there’s something I just like about the name, (...) [Cheap Wine Ratings - Good Value Makes Wine Taste Better] 30.12.2011 Remember, readers, that the focus of the 2011-2012 series of “The Twelve Days of Christmas …” is on Champagne and other French sparkling wines. Remember, also, that since this project began I have not repeated a label, so every sequence brings new recommendations. For this day, December 29 — also (...) [Bigger Than Your Head] 29.12.2011 Here’s a terrific sparkling wine from France that will make your palate and your pocketbook happy. It’s the Marcel Martin Tête de Cuvée Crémant de Loire Brut. The requirements for the Crémant de Loire appellation include originating in the regions of Anjou-Saumur or Touraine, lower grape yields than (...) [Bigger Than Your Head] 19.12.2011 Alsace France is a region that can certainly inspire tons of passion from wine lovers. White varietals rule the day here. When they are from excellent vineyards and made with care they can be nothing less than amazing. I recently tasted through most of the portfolio from Gustave Lorentz. This (...) [ Gabe's View] 30.09.2011 Sparkling wine comes in all shapes and sizes. France of course has a legendary tradition when it comes to this style of wine. Today I’ll look at selection from Maison J.J. Vincent. The Maison J.J. Vincent Cremant de Bourgogne was produced from fruit sourced in the Winery’s native Burgundy. More (...) [ Gabe's View] 21.09.2011 goodbooze: Tonight’s good booze: I love things with bubbles. This Allimant Laugner Cremant d’Alsace Rosé is no exception to the rule. À votre santé! [Drinks Are On Me - Page 1 of 16] 10.09.2011 Join us this Sunday from 3 to 6PM as Farm Fresh Seafood shucks oysters outside and we pour wine inside. Bottles we're opening include the NV Parigot Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blancs, a Muscadet from Loire vigneron Eric Chevalier, and the 2009 Savary Vieilles Vignes Chablis. Click here for (...)
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