Henry Fuchs Estate - Crémant d'Alsace
Domaine Henry Fuchs is located in Ribeauvillé, Alsace . It has been owned by the Fuchs family for several generations. The estate covers 10.5 hectares and is certified organic . The plots are located in the municipalities of Ribeauvillé, Hunawihr and Bergheim, known for their marl-limestone terroirs. Harvesting is carried out by hand, the grapes are pressed in whole bunches, and fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts. No herbicides or chemical fertilizers are used, which helps preserve biodiversity and soil quality.
Crémant d'Alsace is a blend of Auxerrois (35%), Pinot Blanc (35%) and Pinot Gris (30%) with an average vine age of 30 years. After the manual harvest, the pressing is carried out on whole bunches and only the cuvées' heads are kept. The wine is aged for 5 months on fine lees. It is bottled with an Extra-Brut dosage of 4 g/L .
Grape varieties: 35% Auxerrois, 35% Pinot Blanc, 30% Pinot Gris