What is so special about wines from Alsace?

It's a melting pot of cultures and winemaking practices, and it remains the driest wine region in France.

What are the most popular grape varieties in Alsace?

Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Chasselas and Sylvaner.

What types of food works well with wines from Alsace?

Dry Riesling: sushi and other sea-based fresh foods. Off-dry Gerwürztraminer: Indian curries and other foods with spice. Late Harvest: Foie gras, lemon tart and blue cheese.

What is so special about wines from Provence?

The land of rosé – but with the land, the sea, the mountains, the sun, the past and the now making for amazing whites and reds as well.

What are the most popular grape varieties in Provence?

Red and rosé: Mourvedre – along with Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault. White: Marsanne and Clairette.

What types of food works well with wines from Provence?

Everything “Provence”: What ones eat when surrounded by lavender, rosemary, thyme, olives, oils, rocky mountains and the sea.

What is so special about wines from Loire?

A great diversity of quality – yet affordable – wines and styles reflecting a similarly diverse terroir.

What are the most popular grape varieties in Loire?

Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin, Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet, Cabernet Franc.

What types of food works well with wines from Loire?

Cabernet Franc for lighter style foods. Darker, fuller wines for savoury foods. Chenin Blanc for scallops, sushi and spice. Sauvignon Blanc for goat cheese and salads.

What is so special about wines from Bordeaux?

Great full-bodied red blends and zesty, herbal and round whites.

What are the most popular grape varieties in Bordeaux?

Cabernet Sauvignon is the red king, followed by Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Sauvignon blanc and Sémillon are the white queens.

What types of food works well with wines from Bordeaux?

Lighter reds: Charcuterie, pâté, terrines. Fuller reds: Roasts, meat with herbs, Italian style ragu. Whites: Risottos, (raw) fish, shellfish and cheeses.

What is so special about wines from Champagne?

The area the wines are made from is quite unique. It's the most beautiful of sparkling wines, and the most popular.

What are the most popular grape varieties in Champagne?

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Other grapes are less than 1% of plantings.

What types of food works well with wines from Champagne?

Foods and snacks that are fatty, fried and salty. Cheeses, the sea and Desserts.

What is so special about wines from Burgundy?

Century old viticultural centre of excellence and influence. A reference point for terroir-driven wines.

What types of food works well with wines from Burgundy?

Chardonnays are for the sea, white meats and fatty cheeses. Pinot Noir for duck, casserole, grilled salmon and steak tartare.

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France
Alsace
Domaine Bernard Humbrecht

Domaine Bernard Humbrecht

About the wine estate

Crémant Brut

Description

Vin effervescent, fruité et frais, idéal pour vos apéritifs, desserts.

Type of wine: Sparkling
Grape: Riesling, Pinot Blanc/Weißburgunder
Wine styles: Light-bodied white
Wine specifics: Certified sustainable
Alcohol %: 12.5
Volume, ml: 750
Vintage: 2015
Suggested for meat: White meat, Vegetarian
Suggested for cooking type: Cooked

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Domaine Bernard Humbrecht

Crémant Brut

Description

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