JP Rietsch "Crémant d'Alsace Extra Brut" Alsace, France 2022/2023

FROM CAMILLE RIVIÉRE:

THE WINE: A delicious, dry Crémant made from a blend of Auxerrois, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris coming from the village of Mittelbergheim where the soils are clay and chalk-based. Aromas of stone fruits and mineral on the palate. A sparkling wine to pair with oysters, smoked fish or caviar.

THE PRODUCER: In the early 1970s, Pierre and Doris Rietsch created the estate that bears their name by transforming their mixed farming operation into a purely wine-growing business. The estate is now managed by Jean-Pierre Rietsch and his wife Sophie, assisted by Pierre-Etienne Grieshaber. The estate works in partnership with La Main Verte, an adapted company whose teams participate in manual work in the vineyards, from pruning to trellising. Although retired from the farm, Pierre Rietsch remains present throughout the year and continues to contribute to the various tasks.