Cremant

Question 1

What are the common features of Cremant wines?

Answer 1

• Whole bunch pressing (so hand harvesting)
• 100L per 150kg grapes
• 12 months between tirage and release (including 9 months on lees)
• max 13% ABV
• Min 4 atmospheres

Question 2

Describe typical Cremant d’Alsace?

Answer 2

• Pinot Blanc
• Brut
• M(+) - High Acid
• Medium Intensity Apple, Pear, Biscuit
• Light - Medium Body

Question 3

Where are the vineyards for Cremant d’Alsace

Answer 3

• On the Eastern foothills of the Vosges mountains 200-400m (growers reserve their best sites for Riesling and other varietals for still wines)

Question 4

What is the premium Cremant d’Alsace called?

Answer 4

• Cremant d’Alsace Emotion

Question 5

What varietals are used for Cremant d’Alsace

Answer 5

• Pinot Blanc
• Auxerrois
• Chardonnay
• Riesling
• Pinot Gris
• Pinot Noir

Question 6

What is blended in Cremant d’Alsace?

Answer 6

• Pinot Gris - to raise quality

Question 7

What grapes are permitted for Cremant de Bourgogne?

Answer 7

• The same as for Bourgogne AOC
  
  • Gamay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Aligoté, Chardonnay, Melon and Pinot Blanc

Question 8

What are the premium Cremant de Bourgogne wines?

Answer 8

• Crémant de Bourgogne Eminent
  
  • 24 months lees aging
• Crémant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent
  
  • PN/Chard only for whites
  • Gamay 20% for Rose
  • 36 months on lees
  • Brut designation only

Question 9

What are the premium Cremant de Loire wines?

Answer 9

• Presige de Loire (a category for all the sparkling appelations of Loire)