Crémant from Alsace - Joseph Cattin

« BRUT DE THÉO », CRÉMANT D’ALSACE

Made according to the traditional method and aged for about 15 months on lees in our winery, the Brut of Theo is a fresh sparkling wine, elegant and harmonious.

Le brut de Théo

AOC Crémant d'Alsace

Made according to the traditional Champagne method, this Crémant is the perfect drink for a celebration! Its crispy fruits and its fine effervescence will enlighten any family – friends time.

Varietal

100% Pinot Blanc.

Soil

Mostly clay–limestone soil. Most of the vines are grown around Voegtlinshoffen , located in the prestigious Upper Rhine region, at the base of the Vosges Mountains.

Farming

Sustainable practices.
Grapes are manually harvested early in vintage to get fresh flavors and natural acidity.

Winemaking

As soon as the grapes are gently pressed, the juice falls into a fermentation tank located below the press to preserve the aromas.
The tank is thermo-regulated to ensure a low temperature fermentation (between 12°C-18°C) that will preserve the flavors and therefore produce high quality wine.
After the first fermentation, the wine is bottled and aged for at least 12 months during which the second fermentation happens in the bottle.

Tasting notes

Color: Luminous golden-yellow color, with elegant and gentle bubbles.
Bouquet: Fresh, light, fruity and crispiness of Pinot Blanc. White flowers, apple, pear and white peach.
Palate: freshness and liveliness. Dry, delicate and fruity with apple, peach and flower notes. The finish is round and complex.

Serving suggestion

Serve chilled. Excellent on its own, or with fish, seafood, white meats and desserts.

Harvest Method

Hand-picking only, harvest start in the beginning of the harvest season in order to benefit from the natural acidity and the freshness of the vintage.

Ageing Potential

Drink now or within the next 3 years.

Le Brut de Théo Rosé

AOC Crémant d'Alsace

Produced with Pinot Noir only, according the to traditional method, the Crémant Brut Rosé, delicate and nicely fruity can be appreciated as a pre dinner drink as well as a dessert beverage. Its red fruits aromas will for sure give you a pure moment of pleasure.

Mostly clay –limestone soil. Most of the vines are grown around Voegtlinshoffen, located in the prestigious Upper Rhine region, at the base of the Vosges Mountains.

Sustainable practices.
Grapes are manually harvested early in vintage to get fresh flavors and natural acidity.

First of all, the must is vinified as a traditional wine, which means that the yeast transforms the residual sugar into alcohol through the alcoholic fermentation. After the first fermentation, the wine is bottled and aged for at least 12 months during which the second fermentation happens in the bottle. In order for the second fermentation to happen (also called “prise de mousse”), we add a small amount of concentrated nectar that creates natural CO2.

Color: bright pink salmon color with fine bubbles. Delicate and light froth.
Bouquet: Fresh and fruity, overwhelming red fruits such as raspberry and strawberry.
Palate: Dry and fresh with red fruit flavors and a soft smooth finish. Well-balanced.

Serving suggestion

Serve chilled. It can be consumed on its own, or with fish (salmon) and seafood (shrimps and king prawns). It pairs marvelously well with mixed salad with duck gizzards, sushi or pork Colombo. It can also be served with red fruit based desserts (strawberry pie).

Hand-picking only, harvest start in the beginning of the harvest season in order to benefit from the natural acidity and the freshness of the vintage.

Ageing Potential

Drink now or within the next 3 years.