2022BarmesBuecherCremantd’Alsace

<p> Pinot Gris, Pinot Auxerrois, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc</p><p>Vineyard Area: From various plots in the villages of Wettolsheim, Turckheim, Wintzenheim and Eguisheim</p><p>Soil: Clay-limestone on the hillsides and sandy-loam in the plains</p><p>Exposure: Varying east-facing</p><p>Vinification: Harvested and sorted by hand with the aim of picking grapes at a potential alcohol of 12.5% (for a finished still wine). The fermentation begins in stainless steel tank and is stopped by lowering the temperature at an alcohol level just over 11% with about 22 grams of residual sugar. The wine is bottled and a second fermentation occurs with no added sugars or yeasts to promote it. There is no dosage and it is therefore a “Brut Nature.”</p><p>Maturation: 24 months sur latte (bottles placed on wooden racks on their sides)</p>