Charles Baur "Emotion" Cremant d'Alsace Brut
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92WE
91VN
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James Suckling
Reviewed June 2022This Cremant d’Alsace is still very youthful, with effusive aromas of candied lemon, toasted baguette and fresh brioche. Crisp and focused with quite some depth packed into the sleek body. Racy acidity drives the very straight, lemony finish Properly dry, even if it doesn’t say Brut on the label. A cuvee of chardonnay and pinot blanc from the vineyards of Eguisheim. Drink now.
Professional Reviews
92
Wine Enthusiast
Gentle creaminess is all that can be discerned on this wine's shy nose. The palate offers stone, yeast, chalk and citrus bedded in an autolytic backdrop with a lovely texture. Smooth, creamy foam enhances flavors. This elegant wine has a dry finish. (AK)
91
Vinous
Aged for 24 months on lees, the NV Brut Crémant d'Alsace Charles Baur Emotion is a blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Blanc. All the grapes are from the clay, limestone and sandstone soils of Eguisheim. A touch of smoke on the nose suggests the slightest reduction. The palate comes in with fine foam and vivid freshness, bedded on a subtle yeastiness that is reminiscent of freshly baked baguette. The flavors are lemony, the body is slender, but comes with elegance and finesse and a really yeasty finish with a salty tang. Dosage was 6g/L. (Dry)(AK)
Staff Reviews
LM
Lilia McIntosh
Lilia McIntosh
Delicious Cremant with serious depth and broad texture. It has touch of brioche and slight toast note with rich citrus and bright mineral strike. I love its freshness and supple finish. Fantastic value!
SB
Scott Beckerley
Scott Beckerley
A very nice light and bright nose of fresh pear, nectarine, lemon and lightly toasted bread. Dry on the palate with small (and creamy) bubbles, lemon/lime fruit and vanilla cream. It's even Vegan!
Notes
Charles Baur is located in Eguisheim, 3 miles from Colmar. The estate has been in the family since the early 18th century and now stands at 17 hectares. "Emotion" consists of approximately 40% Auxerrois, 40% Pinot Blanc, and 20% Chardonnay — sourced from vines averaging 25 years in age, planted on clay and limestone soil. Aged 24 months prior to disgorgement. Certified organic and also vegan.
Details
| Origin | Alsace, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Other White Wines |
| SKU | 1173885 |