Francois Schmitt - Blanc De Noirs Extra Brut Cremant d'Alsace 2020 (750ml)
Price: $44.00
| Producer | Francois Schmitt |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 39913 |
| Size | 750ml |
Francois Schmitt Description
François Schmitt comes from a long line of wine producers. At the beginning of the 1970s he took over the family farm in the heart of the village, which at that time consisted of three hectares of vines.
To continue and consolidate operations, François embarked on the acquisition of several plots of land notably on the Bollenberg and Grand Cru Pfingstberg slopes, terroirs which today make up close to 80% of the Domaine’s hectarage.
In 1984, François began constructing new buildings at the village entrance to enable him to efficiently gather in the grape harvest, and then make and bottle it. Two larger vats were added, the first in 1995 and the second in 2004, and then in 2010, François’ wife, Myriam, joined the family business.
In 1998, their son Frédéric had also joined the Domaine, fresh from his superb training in viticulture and oenology in two of France’s top wine towns, Rouffach (in Alsace) and Beaune (in Bourgogne). Several internships rounded off his training, notably at Chateau Guiraud (Sauternes) and Domaine Pierre Bebin (Val de Loire). He is passionate about Grands Vins (fine wines) and it is this which drives him to strive for the best possible quality.
This Crémant is produced exclusively using a strict sorting and harvesting of the best Pinot Noir vintages taken from a selection of the first juice from the press. One part is made in a barrel so it acquires more creaminess. The attack is fresh, with plenty of bubbles, lending a great vivacity to the overall impression. The aromas are delicate and elegant with briochy notes and a long, delicate persistence. A wine for celebrations but also to accompany fine-dining for those who love a dry Crémant.
