Leon Boesch Zero Cremant d'Alsace

NATURAL / ORGANIC / BIODYNAMIC (UNCERTIFIED) / VEGAN / LOW SULPHITE

A beautifully balanced sparkling wine from Alsace, made with a blend of mostly Pinot Blanc and Riesling grapes which are harvested by hand and carefully selected. The wine ages for 12 months on lees in large oak foudres to give it a rich, creamy texture and complex biscuity aromas. It was bottled in September 2020 and spends a minimum of 2 years 'sur lattes' to further develop the flavours. No sugar is added during this process, and the wine is fermented completely dry, hence the 'Zero' in the name. The nose is bright and expressive, with notes of buckwheat pancakes, pear compôte and raspberry. On the palate it is tense and linear, with a bright acidity and notes of green apple, pear, and yellow grapefruit. Everything plays together perfectly, resulting in a finessed and elegant bottle of bubbles. 

Leon Boesch is a family-owned winery that has been producing natural wines for over 200 years. The vineyards are located in the heart of the Alsace region, where the vines are grown according to organic and biodynamic principles. The grapes are harvested by hand and fermented using natural yeasts, with minimal intervention in the winemaking process. The result is a wine that truly reflects the terroir and the passion of the winemaker.

Origin: Alsace, France         
Vintage: 2019
Grape varieties: 50% Pinot Blanc, 40% Riesling, 5% Pinot Gris and 5% Pinot Noir
Food pairings: Aperitif, Seafood, Light salads, Fresh cheeses
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 11%