NV Domaine Schoffit Cremant d'Alsace Extra Brut, Alsace, France
$25.99
Bernard Schoffit is a brilliant pioneer in Alsace’s greatest Grand Cru, Rangen de Thann. The domaine started by Bernard’s father, Robert at 10 hectares, is situated near Colmar. 25 years ago, Bernard, then still very young, embarked on an ambitious program of buying land in Rangen, around the Clos St. Theobold. Totaling nearly 6.5 hectares, a good part of it had been abandoned because it was too steep to work. Through sheer determination and ambition, he has now reclaimed all 6.5 hectares. From these incredibly steep slopes, with incredibly low yields, he is making simply extraordinary wine from each cépage he grows. Bernard’s gift for wine-making is not reserved only for his Rangen wines. In his vineyards near Colmar he practices the same rigorous approach to yields. These yields, some very old vines and Bernard’s guiding hand produce wines that are all marked by the following characteristics: intensity, very pure varietal character, great concentration of fruit and richness on the palate, and perfect acidity to balance and carry this weight into a long and brilliant finish.
-From the importer
Specs
- Country France
- Region Alsace
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method
- Producer Domaine Schoffit
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Aperitif, Fried Food, Sweets, Fresh Seafood, Roast White Meats, Stinky Cheese
- Characteristics Bright and Fresh, Champagne Method, Dressed to Impress