# Crémant Blanc d'Alsace Brut - Blanc de Noirs (NV)

- **Producer:** Bott Frères
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Alsace, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 11.0%
- **Average price:** €23
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 7–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** orange blossom, strawberry, lemon, butter, pastry

## About this wine

The Bott Frères Crémant Blanc de Noirs is a sparkling white wine produced under the AOC Crémant d'Alsace appellation. It is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, a black varietal, resulting in a white wine. The estate, Bott Frères, is a family winery with a history of seven generations, located in Ribeauvillé, Alsace. This wine undergoes a significant aging period of 24 months on lees, contributing to its character.

## Interesting facts

- Made from black grapes (Pinot Noir) to produce a white wine.
- Aged for 24 months on lees for added depth.
- Family winery with seven generations of winemaking experience.

## Food pairing

The wine's vivacity and fruit notes complement lighter seafood and creamy dishes. Its good acidity cuts through richness, while subtle pastry notes echo buttery elements in food.

## Wine making process

The Bott Frères Crémant Blanc de Noirs is produced using the traditional method for AOC Crémant d'Alsace. Grapes are harvested manually. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Following this, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, and is then aged 'sur latte' (on lees) for 24 months. The winery practices 'viticulture raisonnée', focusing on sustainable methods with reduced treatments and attention to biodiversity.