COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Gustave Lorentz
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Gustave Lorentz Pinot Noir Le Rosé is an AOC Crémant d'Alsace, crafted exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The Gustave Lorentz estate boasts a rich history dating back to 1836, with seven generations of family involvement in winemaking. Located in the Alsace region of France, the estate's vineyards are situated on the hills of Altenberg de Bergheim in the Vosges Mountains. This sparkling rosé is distinguished by its single-grape varietal composition and the estate's long-standing winemaking traditions. Gustave Lorentz was an early adopter of Stelvin closures and achieved organic certification in 2012, reflecting a commitment to sustainable practices.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gustave Lorentz was among the first Alsace producers to adopt Stelvin closures.
Fact 02
The estate achieved organic certification from Ecocert in 2012.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated on the hills of Altenberg de Bergheim in the Vosges Mountains.
Fact 04
The wine is aged sur lie for at least 18 months.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gustave Lorentz Pinot Noir Le Rosé is produced using the traditional Méthode Champenoise. After initial fermentation in steel tanks, a second fermentation occurs in the bottle to create the sparkling effervescence. The wine is then aged sur lie for a minimum of 18 months, contributing to its complexity and texture. Grapes are hand-picked and undergo limited skin contact for 12-24 hours to achieve the rosé color. The estate employs sustainable viticulture, including green fertilizers and pest control through sexual confusion, and holds organic certification.
