Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine made from Pinot Blanc Blend, in France, by Lucien Albrecht. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Apple, pear, brioche, citrus zest and pairs well with Oysters, soft cheeses and brunch.
Michael's take
“Crisp green apple, high-end bubbles, lunch-pail price.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Sparkling
- Grape
- Pinot Blanc Blend
- Country
- France
- Producer
- Lucien Albrecht
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut
- Oysters
- soft cheeses
- brunch
- apps
When to open it
- Celebration
- brunch
- Champagne-taste-on-a-budget
Where to buy Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut
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Questions people ask
What does Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut taste like?
Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine with notes of Apple, pear, brioche, citrus zest. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Crisp green apple, high-end bubbles, lunch-pail price.
What food goes with Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut?
Michael pairs Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut with Oysters, soft cheeses, brunch and apps. It works best for Celebration, brunch and Champagne-taste-on-a-budget.
How much does Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut cost?
Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Pinot Blanc Blend Michael has poured
- Albert Boxler Cremant de Alsace Brut$$$ · $25–50
- Albrecht Cremant Sparkling Brut Rose$$ · $15–25
- Anne de K Cremant Brut Sparkling Wine$$ · $15–25
- Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut$$ · $15–25
- Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose$$ · $15–25
- Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve$$ · $15–25
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