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California
GLORIA FERRER BLANC DE BLANCS 2004
Carneros, Traditional Method
TASTING NOTE: Made from 100% hand-picked Chardonnay sourced from the cool Carneros region, this fine fizz displays lemon, green apple and mineral aromas. It's dry and full-bodied with a creamy mousse, ripe fruit flavours and a lengthy finish. A superb bubbly at a great price, this would work nicely as both a refreshing aperitif or served alongside grilled or steamed Maritime lobsters. (Greg MacDonald, VINTAGES, April 2008)
914648 (D) 750 mL $26.95  |
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France
DOMAINE ALLIMANT-LAUGNER CRÉMANT D'ALSACE BRUT
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(Hubert Laugner)
It may come as a surprise that Chardonnay is planted in Alsace, albeit in limited quantities. It can only be used for one thing, as a component in the Alsatian sparkling wine Crémant d'Alsace. The other grapes allowed are Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois and Riesling. The sparkling wines of Alsace tend to have a fine, pretty mousse, crisp, refreshing acidity and an attractive light to medium body. Enjoy this fizz at the start of a fine meal.
030593 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 |
