| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| color: | White |
| dryness: | Dry |
| mouth: | Bubbly |
| alcohol: | 12.5 |
| rating: | 4 |
| Wine Information | |
|---|---|
| wine: | Cremant d'Alsace Brut |
| vintage: | |
| winery: | Abarbanel |
| country: | France |
| appellation: | Cremant d'Alsace |
| price: | $ 18 |
| certification: | OU |
| passover: | Yes |
| mevushal: | Yes |
Made in the bottle by the traditional champagne method, this sparkling wine -- only wines from the Champagne region may be called Champagnes -- has a very lively initial mouth. You must sip this wine carefully if you're used to the light carbonation of lesser wines.
Once past the initial liveliness, I found the body of the wine to be light and quite dry. The taste was very crisp and straightforward, and the dryness was a welcome relief from the sweetness of less expensive wines.
Like all decent champagnes, the wine went well with informal food and good friendship. If you enjoy the wine, it's actually a nice bargin, and it's certainly worth a try.