Riesling, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc

Many domaines in Alsace have been owned by the same family for a long time. But very few have been farmed continuously since 1640. Matthieu and Marie are the 11th generation to oversee Domaine Léon Boesch. The vineyards are protected from chilly, wet winds by the Petit Ballon and Grand Ballon mountains which form part of the Vosges range. This means the climate is almost Mediterranean, with a long, sunny growing season. In this area almond trees, cicadas and green lizards thrive.

This bottling is a base of 2017, which was aged for about a year in foudre, and then blended with a small amount of 2018 for freshness. It is disgorged after 18 months of ageing and they don’t add any sugar, or 'dosage', on bottling, which guarantees a crisp, dry sparkling wine.

Tasting notes : Pear, floral, toast. Dry, crisp and fresh. A fantastic example of what Crémant can do.

Food pairing : A great aperitif with some tiny fried cheese toastie squares.