Domaine Albert Mann 2018 Cremant d'Alsace 750ml

70% Pinot Blanc, 15% Auxerrois and 15% Riesling

To the eye, a brilliant visual presence, a fine effervescence. On the nose, the aromas of white flowers are expressed as well as small fruity notes. The palate is harmonious, fruity flavors such as peach burst the taste buds. The structure is ample and racy with an impression of freshness and liveliness on the finish.

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Albert Mann is a very progressive, organically-run domaine that ranks among the very top of Alsace producers. Since 1984, it has been run by Jacky and Maurice Barthelmé, the latter being married to Marie-Claire, granddaughter of the late Albert Mann. The family farms land on Grands Crus Hengst (Wintzenheim) and Steingrubler (Wettolsheim) and in all, the domaine covers 19 hectares in as many as 8 communes. The family also has close family ties with the owners of Paul Blanck in Kientzheim and as a result they also farm on the two fabled Grands Crus of Kientzheim and Furstentum and Schlossberg. The hallmark of the estate's wine style is power with full respect for the terroir. They work with high ecological ambitions, prune hard and harvest very low yields. No chemicals are used in the vineyards. The overall result is complex wines with superior balance and outstanding cellaring potential.

-- josephbarneswines.com