Domaine Mittnacht - AOC Crémant D'Alsace NV

Founded in 1958, Domaine Mittnacht is a family-run estate led by the charming couple of Christophe and Yuka Mittnacht. They farm some of the finest vineyards around the town of Hunawihr. Christophe was an early pioneer of the biodynamic movement, believing that biologically complex, complete soils are essential for producing elegant and terroir driven wines. The domaine was officially certified biodynamic in 1999 – one of the very first in all of Alsace.

The Appellation “Cremant d'Alsace” was introduced in 1976. The same traditional method is employed as in Champagne: secondary fermentation in bottle, maturing on laths, disgorging, and addition of a “liqueur d’expédition”. This Crémant Extra Brut is maturing at least 32 months on laths before the disgorging. It presents fruity aromas (peach, apple, pear) on a festival of light and very elegant bubbles. On the palate, this Crémant is dry with flavours of,granny apple and hazelnut with a very low dosage of “liqueur d’expédition”. The whole is built around a ripe acidity.