# Lissner Cremant Brut Nature Blanc de Noir (2018)

- **Producer:** Maison Lissner
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Alsace, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, apple, blossom, bread dough, pastry, brioche, biscuit

## About this wine

Maison Lissner Crémant Brut Nature Blanc de Noir 2018 is a sparkling wine from Alsace, France, made exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. It is designated 'Blanc de Noir' as the red grapes are vinified in white. The 'Brut Nature' classification indicates a very dry style with minimal residual sugar. The 2018 vintage was tiraged alongside the 2017 vintage to achieve a balance of acidities. Maison Lissner is a family-run estate with a long history, deeply committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture, emphasizing minimal intervention and natural vineyard balance.

## Interesting facts

- Vinified as white from red grapes: a 'Blanc de Noir' Pinot Noir.
- Brut Nature means it's bone dry, with almost no residual sugar.
- The 2018 vintage was tiraged with 2017 to balance acidity.
- Maison Lissner practices organic and biodynamic farming.

## Food pairing

The wine's crisp acidity and dry nature cut through richness and complement delicate flavors. Its subtle fruit notes can echo or contrast with ingredients, while its effervescence cleanses the palate, making it an excellent aperitif or partner for lighter fare.

## Wine making process

Maison Lissner Crémant Brut Nature Blanc de Noir 2018 is produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes, vinified as a white wine. The winemaking process involves slow pressing and spontaneous fermentation, utilizing native yeasts. Following the traditional method for sparkling wine, it undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle (tirage). Notably, the 2018 vintage was tiraged simultaneously with the 2017 vintage as a method to balance the resulting wine's acidity. The wine is aged on lees, contributing to its texture and complexity. The producer emphasizes organic and biodynamic farming practices, with a philosophy of minimal intervention throughout the vineyard and cellar, often resulting in unfiltered and unsulfited wines.