Domaine Etienne Loew, Crémant d’Alsace AOC (Alsace, France) Nature NV ($28)

This NV blend of Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay would please lovers of more acidic bubbly, as it comes across a bit tart. Likely made from grapes harvested relatively early, with notes recalling lemon, fennel, lime and coriander seed. As it sits in glass, it turns out to be rather fascinating – sure, high toned – and best suited to cuisine rather than a stand-alone sipper. Try it with shrimp cocktail. It holds 12.42% alcohol and 1.8 grams of residual sugar, with 6.7 grams of acidity per liter.
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