# Michel Nartz Cui Cui Crémant d'Alsace NV (NV)

- **Producer:** Michel Nartz
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling
- **Region:** Alsace, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €19
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, peach, lemon, orange, blossom, brioche, toast, hazelnut

## About this wine

Domaine Michel Nartz is situated in Dambach-la-Ville, Alsace, with family winemaking heritage dating back to 1688. Today, the estate is directed by winemaker Laurence Nartz, daughter of Michel Nartz. The estate is HVE Level 3 certified, emphasizing holistic environmental sustainability including solar power generation and water recycling systems. The cuvée name 'Cui Cui' is a playful reference to the French onomatopoeia for birds chirping, featured on the label.

## Interesting facts

- 'Cui Cui' is the French onomatopoeia for birds chirping, depicted in the label artwork.
- The Nartz family has maintained grape growing roots in Dambach-la-Ville since 1688.
- Annual production of this artisanal sparkling wine is limited to around 6,000 bottles.

## Food pairing

High natural acidity and lively effervescence slice through rich fats in soft cheeses, butter sauces, and fried dishes, while complementing delicate seafood and poultry flavors.

## Wine making process

Harvested entirely by hand, whole grapes are gently pressed in a pneumatic press to extract pure free-run juice without bitter compounds. Primary fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Produced using the traditional method, the wine undergoes secondary bottle fermentation followed by a minimum of 12 months aging on the lees before disgorgement with a light Brut dosage of 5-6 g/L.