This was named to distinguish itself from the eponymous Albert Mann estate, and it comes across as one of the top Crémants of the tasting, with plenty vivacity, juiciness and orchard fruit ripeness. There is also a sense of salty caramelized red apple richness, ideal for autumn. An excellent sparkler, it clocks in at 12.5% alcohol, 7 grams of acidity per liter, 2.7 grams of residual sugar, and 29 months or ageing in bottle before disgorgement.
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Domaine Mann Vignoble des 3 Terres, Crémant d’Alsace AOC (Alsace, France) Brut Nature 2020 ($40)
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