Dave McIntyre's WineLine: Willm Cremant d'Alsace Cuvée Leon IX, $16

December 08, 2009

Willm Cremant d'Alsace Cuvée Leon IX, $16

What a wonderful value in a sparkling wine! Crémant d'Alsace doesn't give the complexity or richness of Champagne (or the sticker shock, of course), but this example from Willm is top-notch, with great balance and a core of red fruit flavors that yield to a clean, refreshing finish. The package is attractive, too, which means this wine looks and tastes more expensive than it is.

Imported by Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd., New York, N.Y.

Dec 8, 2009 12:02:00 AM | Alsace, Bargain Wines, France, Sparkling Wine, Wine

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