Cold bottle, that soft pop, and a glass full of tiny bubbles racing up the side. This is the dry, zippy fizz you grab when you want something that feels properly special without spending Champagne money. Lemon, green apple, a little white-flower lift, and a clean mineral finish that makes you go back for the next sip. Pour it the second a celebration starts, or just because it's Friday and we've got it at your door fast.
Bone-dry and lively. The first thing you get is citrus, think fresh lemon and lime, then crisp green apple and a whisper of white flowers. Riesling gives it that bright, mouth-watering streak of acidity, and because it's aged on the lees (the spent yeast, left to mingle for months) there's a faint hint of brioche underneath. The bubbles are fine and steady, not aggressive, and it finishes clean with a stony, mineral snap that leaves your mouth feeling fresh.
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This comes from Alsace, the green corner of north-east France pressed up against Germany, which is exactly why Riesling thrives there. Crémant d'Alsace got its own official AOC stamp back in 1976, and the rules are strict: grapes must be hand-picked, and the wine goes through a second fermentation right in the bottle, the very same method they use for Champagne just a few regions over. That bottle fermentation is where those fine, persistent bubbles come from. Same craft, friendlier price.
Good to know
- What is the price of Cremante De Alsace Riesling 75cl?
Cremante De Alsace Riesling 75cl is KSh 4,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Crémant d'Alsace Riesling Brut 75cl taste like?
Dry and bright, with lemon and lime, crisp green apple, white flowers and a faint brioche note from lees ageing. Fine bubbles and a clean, mineral finish.
- What is the ABV of Crémant d'Alsace Riesling Brut?
It's 12% ABV, and the bottle is a standard 750ml.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it to about 9-10°C and pour into a tulip or white wine glass so you catch all the citrus aromas. Skip the skinny flute.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's Brut, so it's dry. There's just a touch of fruit on the nose, but very little sugar on the palate.
- What food pairs with it?
Brilliant with seafood like oysters and prawns, coconut fish curry, samosas and bhajias, roast chicken, or soft cheeses. It also holds its own as a welcome drink.
- Is Crémant the same as Champagne?
It's made the exact same way, with a second fermentation in the bottle, but it comes from Alsace instead of Champagne. Same fine bubbles, far kinder on the wallet.
Cremante De Alsace Riesling 75cl
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Cremante De Alsace Riesling 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Cremante De Alsace Riesling 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 4,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.