Welcome to the thick of holiday season! Whether you’re scanning flights home, strategizing stocking stuffers, or simply looking forward to extra time to relax and unwind, why not cap off the most festive time of year with a bang and the bubbles of Crémant d’Alsace.
While Champagne is France’s most well-known sparkling wine, true oenophiles looking for something delicious and with excellent value reach for Crémant d’Alsace, a sparkler made in the legendary Alsace wine region. Crémant (from the French word “cremeux” meaning creamy) is the French term for sparkling wines produced in the méthode traditionelle outside Champagne. Both Champagne and Crémant d’Alsace are recognized for their terroir, sophisticated flavor profiles, production methods, and delicate effervescence. One could say Crémant d’Alsace is the choice for the budget-savvy shopper with Champagne tastes (literally).
First perfected in the late 19th to early 20th century, Crémant d’Alsace was recognized as an official appellation (or AOC) in 1976 and is today one of the most popular wines in France. Most importantly, it is very food-friendly and also makes for a stylish and in-the-know gift for almost every wine lover on your list.
Admired for its picturesque rolling hills, storybook medieval towns, and legendary wines, Alsace is the gem of northeastern France. Bordering Germany and Switzerland, it is nestled between the Rhine River and the Vosges Mountains that act as a buttress against westerly winds and rain. Alsace benefits from crisp mountain air and abundant sunshine, which allow grapes
