Domaine Bechtold Cremant d'Alsace Brut, France 2023 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Give this at least four

Give this at least four or five years to soften

redolent of violets

good character and length

with good energy

possibly the two greatest sources of Pinot in all of Champagne

Domaine Bechtold Cremant d'Alsace Brut, France 2023 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Give this at least fourTheir Crmant d'Alsace is made from equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Auxerrois (with just a touch of added Pinot Noir) via traditional mthode champenoise from certified organic vineyards that are in the process of being converted to biodynamics. Fresh, clean and bone dry, its medium bodied with frothy bubbles, roundness on the palate, fleshy white peach flavors and toasty brioche notes. Pairs well with fresh shellfish or a Ksekuchen, a German style,