Chardonnay blend
Cremant d'Alsace 2019/2020 magnum
Rietsch

***PLEASE NOTE THIS WINE IS IN 1.5 LITRE MAGNUM FORMAT***

Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois

Producer: Domaine Rietsch (Jean-Pierre Rietsch)

Region: Mittelbergheim, Alsace, France

Certified Organic

Vegan friendly wine

Wild Scale: 2/5

Winemaking: Organic Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Auxerrois grapes were harvested by hand in 2019. Fermentation with indigenous yeast to create a base wine. In 2020 some juice from the new harvest was added to this in order to start a second fermentation in the bottle (traditional Champagne method). 

This Wine: The penguin magnum! It has become tradition for us to open one of these on Christmas morning at breakfast. Try it yourself! All the quality of great Champagne at a fraction of the price. 

Notes on the Winemaker: Jean-Pierre Rietsch is a natural winemaker in the village of Mittelbergheim, Alsace. His estate has been in the family for seven generations but wasn't used for vine cultivation until the 1970s. He has garnered a reputation as a legend in this area and when you try his wines, you'll see why. From rich and complex Riesling to traditional method sparkling wine and skin contact cuvées, his wide range has something for everyone.