COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Pépin
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pépin Crémant d'Alsace is a non-vintage sparkling white wine from the Alsace region of France, produced under the Crémant d'Alsace AOC. It is a collaborative project initiated by Jean and Pierre Dietrich of Domaine Achillée, along with consultants Xavier Couturier and Pierre Sanchez. The project's core mission is to create natural, affordable, and sustainable wines while ensuring fair compensation for local grape growers. The wine is typically a blend of Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Chardonnay, with a focus on minimal intervention winemaking and organic viticulture.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The label art is designed by the acclaimed Michel Tolmer.
Fact 02
This wine is often made with a blend of four Alsatian grape varieties.
Fact 03
It's a 'natural' wine, meaning minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar.
Fact 04
The project aims to make natural wine affordable and sustainable.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Pépin Crémant d'Alsace is produced using natural winemaking methods, with fermentation initiated by indigenous yeasts. The wine undergoes minimal or no added sulfites and is aged for at least 12 months on its lees ('sur lattes'), with some aging occurring in barrels. Filtration is avoided to preserve the wine's natural character. Grapes are hand-harvested to ensure quality. The winemaking is characterized by a commitment to organic viticulture and a philosophy of minimal intervention, aiming to reflect the purity of the fruit and the terroir.
