2022 Barmes Buecher Cremant d'Alsace Stephane Lucas bush-pruned parcel of Pais planted

bush-pruned parcel of Pais planted in 1893 on granite that produced enough fruit to fill a 500 L barrel

The pressing is soft

The wine proves beautifully slender and yet subtly creamy on the palate

Most Pellada and Saes wines are field blends

2022 Barmes Buecher Cremant d'Alsace Stephane Lucas bush-pruned parcel of Pais plantedPinot Gris, Pinot Auxerrois, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc Vineyard Area: From various plots in the villages of Wettolsheim, Turckheim, Wintzenheim and Eguisheim Soil: Clay limestone on the hillsides and sandy loam in the plains Exposure: Varying east facing Vinification: Harvested and sorted by hand with the aim of picking grapes at a potential alcohol of 12. 5% (for a finished still wine). The fermentation begins in stainless steel tank and is stopped