Domaine PfisterBreit Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
Sparkling wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Auxerrois, the Chardonnay and the Pinot blanc.
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 Breit Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut from the Domaine Pfister
Light | Bold | |
Soft | Acidic | |
Gentle | Fizzy |
In the mouth the Breit Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut of Domaine Pfister in the region of Alsace is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
Food and wine pairings with Breit Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
Pairings that work perfectly with Breit Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
Original food and wine pairings with Breit Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
The Breit Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut of Domaine Pfister matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of monkfish in foil, potjevleesch or radicchio and pancetta rolls.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Pfister's Breit Blanc de Blancs Extra 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 Breit Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut from Domaine Pfister are 2017, 2016
Informations about the Domaine Pfister
The Domaine Pfister is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 48 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.
The word of the wine: PDO
Protected Designation of Origin - equivalent to the term "controlled designation of origin" in European regulations.
