"Nébuleuse Crémant d'Alsace" pas dosè 2023 - Catherine Riss

"Nébuleuse Crémant d'Alsace" pas dosè - Catherine Riss 

Drinking Nébuleuse is not a simple tasting, but a direct encounter with the mineral power of the Reichsfeld hills. Catherine Riss, an icon of Alsatian natural viticulture, has transformed her Vosges sandstone and blue schist soils into a sparkling wine that vibrates with a life of its own. Born of a radical, non-interventionist philosophy, this Crémant d'Alsace is born from rigorous manual harvesting and spontaneous fermentation that respects nature's rhythms, later evolving into a disarmingly pure Classic Method. Without the addition of sulfites and with a zero dosage that lays bare its soul, Nébuleuse presents itself in the glass with an electric and subtle perlage, a prelude to a nose of crisp apple, fresh citrus, and that typical chalky, smoky trail provided by high-altitude vineyards. On the palate, it's an explosion of verticality: the sip is straight, taut, and extraordinarily clean, revealing the rock with an infinite savoriness that immediately begs for the next sip. It's a "naked" wine, free of winemaking artifice, embodying all the wild freshness of the Vosges. Perfect for those seeking a bold sparkling wine, capable of elegantly accompanying a platter of oysters, a crispy tempura, or simply a moment of authentic freedom.

Service

It is advisable to serve it at a temperature of 8/10° in tulip goblets. Daily wine but if left in the cellar a few years can give you great emotions.

Paring

Perfect wine throughout the meal, including spicy dishes and aged cheeses.e fish.

Cellar: Catherine Riss

The Catherine Riss winery, located in the heart of Alsace, is an authentic expression of the territory and French winemaking tradition. Founded by the talented winemaker Catherine Riss (studies in viticulture in Burgundy, and internship in the company with Jean-Luis Trapet), the winery stands out for its dedication to biodynamic viticulture, respectful of the environment and biodiversity. The vineyards are located around the village of Reichsfeld, and are characterized by two very different types of soil. The plots south of Andlau are characterized by a soil with a predominantly sandy composition, while the others, where the Riesling vineyards and one of the two Pinot Noir, T'as pas du Schiste, are located, are composed of blue schist, very rare in Alsace . Catherine's wines are elegant and complex wines, particularly the Riesling and Pinot Noir, which reflect the purity of the Alsatian terroir. Each bottle is the result of meticulous attention to detail, combining passion, experience and respect for nature.