2022 Melanie Pfister Cremant d'Alsace "Breit" Extra Brut, Alsace, France
ABOUT THIS WINE
50% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Blanc and 25% Pinot Auxerrois; all farmed biodynamically from a single 30-year old vineyard. Made in the Champagne method, aged on the lees for a minimum of two years, and dosed with only 3-4 g/L of sugar, making this a very dry Extra Brut. Production is only about 800 cases annually.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Domaine MĂ©lanie Pfister is a family-owned winery located in Dahlenheim, in the Alsace region of France. Established in 1780, the estate boasts a long tradition of winemaking. MĂ©lanie Pfister represents the eighth generation of the family to manage the estate.
After studying oenology and gaining experience in renowned wine regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and New Zealand, MĂ©lanie returned to the family winery in 2006. The winery cultivates approximately 10 hectares of vineyards, growing traditional Alsace grape varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Gris, GewĂŒrztraminer, and Muscat.
Emphasizing sustainable farming practices and minimal intervention in the winemaking process, they produce wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
50% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Blanc and 25% Pinot Auxerrois; all farmed biodynamically from a single 30-year old vineyard. Made in the Champagne method, aged on the lees for a minimum of two years, and dosed with only 3-4 g/L of sugar, making this a very dry Extra Brut. Production is only about 800 cases annually.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Domaine MĂ©lanie Pfister is a family-owned winery located in Dahlenheim, in the Alsace region of France. Established in 1780, the estate boasts a long tradition of winemaking. MĂ©lanie Pfister represents the eighth generation of the family to manage the estate.
After studying oenology and gaining experience in renowned wine regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and New Zealand, MĂ©lanie returned to the family winery in 2006. The winery cultivates approximately 10 hectares of vineyards, growing traditional Alsace grape varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Gris, GewĂŒrztraminer, and Muscat.
Emphasizing sustainable farming practices and minimal intervention in the winemaking process, they produce wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
