Domaine Bechtold Cremant d'Alsace Extra Brut, N/V

Domaine Bechtold Cremant d'Alsace Extra Brut, N/V

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An organic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Auxerrois, and Pinot Noir. Crisp and finely textured, this Extra Brut opens with aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and white flowers, followed by subtle notes of toasted almond and chalky minerality. The palate is taut and refreshing, with precise bubbles, bright acidity, and a clean, bone-dry finish. Ideal as an aperitif, or alongside oysters, shrimp cocktail, sushi, fresh chèvre, or lightly fried seafood where its sharp cut and finesse really shine.

  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • High Acid

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From our Importer: A dry sparkling wine from the northern reaches of the Bas Rhine of Alsace, a blend of equal parts of Chardonnay and Pinot Auxerrois (with a touch of Pinot Noir). The domaine’s small parcels yields limited quantities of this delighful wine, bursting with orchard fruits and mineral intrigue.



Jean-Marie Bechtold is the fourth generation to steward this traditional domaine. He began working with his father in 1980 and took the reins in 1995. The estate is located in Dahlenheim, west of Strasbourg in the slopes of the "Couronne d'Or", a region with 2000 years of viticultural history.

Among its 12 hectares of vineyards, the domaine has impressive holdings in the Grand Cru "Engelberg" site, complemented by parcels in three other vineyards: "Sussenberg", "Obere Hund" and "Silberberg". The most important vineyard of the village is the Grand Cru "Engelberg", a hill rich in limestone that is famed for producing wines of elegance and structure. It has long been revered in the region and there is a mention of the Engelberg site in the main cathedral in Strasbourg, a reference dating to 890 A.D. Domaine Bechtold is the only organic grower in Dahlenheim and Jean-Marie Bechtold is currently making the conversion to biodynamic viticulture.

Jean-Marie believes vinification and elevage must be approached as a parent raises a child: with patience, spirited attention and understanding of particular needs. He minimizes intervention during the vinification to allow the wines to express their own character and to remain faithful to the vintage. Virtually all fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks with the objective of capturing the fresh acidity and typical dry style of the region. The style is light, pure and elegant. The wines have a silky structure without being soft and they are complex without being overwhelming; they offer classic examples of the flavor and structure that defines this special terroir ... cool, refined, dignified.

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