*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample for review.
The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. So if you’ve no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, and drink the 2010 Albert Mann Cremant d’Alsace. It’s a delightful sparkler from a not as internationally recognized and therefore way less expensive French region. We chose it to pair with a rather heavy chicken casserole the other night, and the brightness of the wine helped cleanse and refresh the palate. The wine has a real cork closure, clocks in at 12.5% alcohol by volume, and retails for around $22.
Four takeways from this wine:
1.) There is excellent value to be found in French sparklers outside of Champagne.
2.) At a retail of just around $22, the Albert Mann makes an excellent addition to your holiday parties.
3.) It’s vintage. Where else might you find a vintage sparkler for this price?
4.) Yes, I’m focusing quite a bit on price, but really, can you beat it?
On the nose I found an herbal note, lemon, apple and pear. On the palate I first noticed all the bubbles. The wine had tons and tons of bubbles. In the mouth I got lemon, pear, salt, peaches, and a mineral streak. Overall I found the fruit to be tart and the wine to be refreshing, especially with the saline vein.
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