Cave Vinicole de HunawihrCalixte Crémant d'Alsace Brut
Sparkling wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Auxerrois, the Chardonnay, the Pinot blanc and the Pinot gris.
In the mouth this sparkling wine is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.
Taste structure of the Calixte Crémant d'Alsace Brut from the Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr
Light | Bold | |
Soft | Acidic | |
Gentle | Fizzy |
In the mouth the Calixte Crémant d'Alsace Brut of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr in the region of Alsace is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Calixte Crémant d'Alsace Brut of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr in the region of Alsace often reveals types of flavors of citrus, green apple or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Calixte Crémant d'Alsace Brut
Pairings that work perfectly with Calixte Crémant d'Alsace Brut
Original food and wine pairings with Calixte Crémant d'Alsace Brut
The Calixte Crémant d'Alsace Brut of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of stuffed squid, ham croquette with purée or tapenade.
Details and technical informations about Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr's Calixte Crémant d'Alsace Brut.
Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois
Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Calixte Crémant d'Alsace Brut from Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr are 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr
The Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 90 wines for sale in the of Crémant d'Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crémant d'Alsace
Crémant d'Alsace is the appellation for white and rosé Sparkling wines from the Alsace wine region in northeastern France. Introduced in August 1976, the appellation now accounts for about a quarter of the region's production, or about 45 million bottles per year, up from 31 million in 2009. Outside of Champagne (240km to the west), it is the dominant French sparkling wine appellation, with more than half of all crémant production. The cooperatives are the most important players, with Wolfberger alone producing 6 to 7 million bottles.
The wine region of Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
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