Domaine Valentin Zusslin, Crémant D'Alsace Clos Liebenberg Wines Under $100

Domaine Valentin Zusslin, Crémant D'Alsace Clos Liebenberg Wines Under $100This Crmant dAlsace is a blend of Pinot Auxerrois, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, mostly from the Clos Liebenberg (calcium rich clay soils with sandstone). This Clos is separate from the rest of the vineyard, allowing total biodynamic and biodiverse practices. Sheep in winter, bees in summer, most parcels are worked with the domains horses. No sulphites or additives are used so the wine can express itself naturally. Wines are aged for 15 to 18 months in

To this day

The expression that started it all for Highland Park

who bought their aunt Hélyette Dubois-Challon’s share in 1997

the aromas are intense and persistent

well balanced malty tones

The vineyard belongs to the Rénie family for several generations and is under Domaine du Grand Ormeau responsibility since 1996

where he learned whisky making

Since 2005 his daughter Pauline

It was run by Bernadette Villars until she and her husband were killed in an accident while hiking in the Pyrénées in 1992

melted tannins

A beautiful deep ruby/purple colour

yet the flavors are lovely with hints of lifted blueberries ripened to perfection