Dominic, Happy Birthday. I don't think you liked the cremant we toasted with, next time I'll make it Bordeaux. (Bordeaux is better with chocolate cake.)Dominic is the son of a professional athlete. He lives in the shadow of his father, just as cremant is overshadowed by its patriach, Champagne. But, unlike my friend, cremant doesn't have the Great Santini knocking him with a basketball. No one puts a second-fermentation sparkler down for not being as good as Dom Perignon. In fact, the two obvious differences between a Champagne and a Cremant d'Alsace are celebrated.
1. Cremant is much lighter in body and complexity, which makes it an easier drink
2. Cremant is much less expensive than Champagne
Barth Rene Cremant d'Alsace
This sparkler is organic and biodynamic, but not refined, the bubbles are Laugh-In caliber, huge bulbous things rising to the top of the flute. The nose is nutty, an almond-lemon crisp with a snap to the palate. Fresh apricots in merangue with a bit of raspberry. Simple, springy and refreshing. I wanted you to feel young. (Bordeaux makes me feel old on birthdays.)
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My, my- this would have been a great Easter pick. I did get an Alsacian (sp?) white, but the sparkles would have been so much more festive! What will you be serving for your, holiday?
assorted lambics, Washington State syrah and German riesling
Bordeaux makes me feel old because I usually only like it after 20+ years.
I try to embrace the oldness but I agree that Alsatian is more fun.
Thank you for the tasting note.
French Scout--I just ok with old--but what scares me is the word "ma'am".
I agree with you Peter on enjoying a 20yr bordeaux, but I like the inexpensive, Merlot-heavy bottles just fine right off the bottle line.
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