Charles Baur "Emotion" Cremant d'Alsace Brut
SKU #1173885
93 points
Wine Enthusiast
There is a hint of wet chalk stone on the nose, along with crisp apple and a touch of lemon. The palate then amplifies both the chalky impression and the creamy mellow richness of the apple and the autolysis. This is restrained but very classic, understated but deeply satisfying with its creamy mousse, a hint of stone and the fruit-accentuated backdrop. The mousse is fine and the finish is wonderfully dry. (AK)
(11/2018)
90 points
Vinous
Pale straw with a persistent mousse. White stone fruit and fresh citrus on the delicate, precise nose. Very austere and clean in the middle, then slightly richer and toasty on the long, vibrant finish. A very vertical style of Crémant, this spends 36 months on the lees. About 90 percent Chardonnay and 10 percent Pinot Blanc, all from the Eichberg grand cru, in a colder microclimate near Husseren-les-Chateaux. A real Blanc de Blancs offering plenty of clarity and cut; will make a wonderful aperitif. (ID) 90+
(3/2017)
K&L Notes
Winemaker's Notes: "Made up of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Blanc, with zero dosage, this pretty sparkling has very classy and feminine aromatics and is very nicely textured along the palate, with classic Chardonnay character that's lightened up on the finish by the small addition of Pinot Blanc and a vibrant mineral quality." A fantastic substitute for you Champagne lovers on a budget. Organically grown grapes.
