Domaine Joseph Scharsch, Chardonnay Crèmant d’Alsace. 100% Chardonnay from the area around Wolxheim in the northern part of Alsace. The aroma is of ripe apples, caramel, and bread. The taste initially gives some slightly sour apples, then comes caramel and the rich aftertaste. A wine for both those accustomed to drinking bubbles and those who are not. Use it as an aperitif or with a fish dish.
Domaine Joseph Scharsch is certified in both organic and biodynamic production by Demeter.
Nicolas Scharsch, the 7th generation winemaker, works with great respect for nature and biodiversity.
The wine is Brut with 8 grams of sugar and undergoes malolactic fermentation.
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Alsace, France holds a place in most hearts and is particularly popular in Denmark and Scandinavia, where their culture and unique landscape have long been home to some of the world’s most respected wine producers. Domaine Joseph Scharsch, which dates back to 1755, is no exception and has established itself as one of the more renowned names in Wolxheim when it comes to wine production.
Domaine Joseph Scharsch is known for cultivating a range of the most well-known grape varieties that thrive in Alsace’s unique climate and soil. This includes classic varieties such as Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir, each expressing their unique characteristics in a sublime way under the expertise of Domaine Joseph Scharsch.
Domaine Joseph Scharsch obsesses over quality at every step of the production process. From the careful harvest of grapes to the closely monitored fermentation and maturation process. Domaine Joseph Scharsch places great emphasis on craftsmanship and traditional techniques to create wines of the highest quality.
Vinifications are carried out in a spirit of continuity with the cultivation of vines to reveal the best from each parcel in its wine. Fermentations are conducted exclusively with natural yeast from the grapes without the addition of commercial yeast. They are thus slower, less tumultuous, and favor the complexity of aromas. It is also one of the keys to allowing each vintage to acquire its own identity.
The wines are then stored and live on their lees until the following spring. This aging period allows the wine to “grow” and its various components to blend together, enabling it to age well over time.
Today, the Domaine has a little over 12 hectares of vines, or 36 parcels, spread across the slopes of the 6 surrounding villages. This diversity of terroirs allows for the cultivation of 9 grape varieties, in locations where they express themselves fully.
