Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace 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 yellow apple, subtle white peach, precise chalky Alsatian sparkle.”
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
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut
- Oysters
- soft cheeses
- brunch
- apps
When to open it
- Celebration
- brunch
- Champagne-taste-on-a-budget
Where to buy Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut
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Questions people ask
What does Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut taste like?
Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine with notes of Apple, pear, brioche, citrus zest. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Crisp yellow apple, subtle white peach, precise chalky Alsatian sparkle.
What food goes with Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut?
Michael pairs Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut with Oysters, soft cheeses, brunch and apps. It works best for Celebration, brunch and Champagne-taste-on-a-budget.
How much does Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut cost?
Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut falls in Michael's $$ · $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$$$ · $25–50
- Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut$$ · $15–25
- Albrecht Cremant Sparkling Brut Rose$$ · $15–25
- Anne de K Cremant Brut Sparkling Wine$$ · $15–25
- Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose$$ · $15–25
- Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve$$ · $15–25
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