Gustave Lorentz Crémant d'Alsace Brut 2018 MAGNUM

Wine Review Online

Founded in 1836, Gustave Lorentz’s roots go back to the mid 17th century when the family was involved in barrel making and brokering wine. Today, they are recognized as one of Alsace’s top producers. Their Riesling from the Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim vineyard — they own a third of the vineyard — is always a sensational wine. They are also justifiably well-known for their late-harvest wines, which are always worth buying. Well, it turns out that Lorentz makes fine Crémant, as evidenced by this one and their Rosé. This one is a blend of about three-quarters Pinot Blanc, some Chardonnay and just a touch, 5 percent, of Riesling. It’s a blend that works, balancing good body and depth with a spice of acidity that keeps it fresh and lively. It has remarkable concentration in contrast to many Crémant that can come across and thin and acidic. It works well as a stand-alone aperitif, but has enough oomph to make it a fine choice with a meal, even spiced Asian fare.

Wine Enthusiast

Lively notes of tart green and red apples fill the nose. The palate continues with this lively, green and spice-tinged freshness. There is something of green pepper here and the zesty tang of fresh green citrus. The lively mousse makes this even fresher. The finish is dry, zesty and long.

John On Wine

Rounded yellow-apple flavors are balanced by a fresh citrus edge on the palate. The finish offers a friendly, smooth and refreshing mouthfeel.

Wine & Spirits Magazine

Supple and clean, this mineral-scented wine opens up to sweet pear and underripe apricot flavours. The crisp line of acidity makes it a mouthwatering match for littleneck clams.

Tastings.com

Flaskehalsen

Superlækker alsidig Alsace-Cremant ... Gustave Lorentz i Alsace (er) en virkelig spændende producent, der sætter sit navn på denne fine Cremant, der er til at købe på de fleste boble-budgetter. De har en rigtig flot duft og en lang og dyb smag. Den er tør men stadig blød og derfor er det en flot allrounder, der prikker lidt til smagsløgene i alle dele af munden.