Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine made from Pinot Blanc Blend, in France, by Pierre Sparr. 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
“Bright yellow apple, delicate peach blossom, creamy and mineral-driven traditional method Alsace sparkler.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Sparkling
- Grape
- Pinot Blanc Blend
- Country
- France
- Producer
- Pierre Sparr
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve
- Oysters
- soft cheeses
- brunch
- apps
When to open it
- Celebration
- brunch
- Champagne-taste-on-a-budget
Where to buy Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve
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Questions people ask
What does Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve taste like?
Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine with notes of Apple, pear, brioche, citrus zest. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Bright yellow apple, delicate peach blossom, creamy and mineral-driven traditional method Alsace sparkler.
What food goes with Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve?
Michael pairs Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve with Oysters, soft cheeses, brunch and apps. It works best for Celebration, brunch and Champagne-taste-on-a-budget.
How much does Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve cost?
Pierre Sparr Cremant D'Alsace Brut Reserve falls in Michael's $$ · $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
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- Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Brut$$ · $15–25
- Albrecht Cremant Sparkling Brut Rose$$ · $15–25
- Anne de K Cremant Brut Sparkling Wine$$ · $15–25
- Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut$$ · $15–25
- Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose$$ · $15–25
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