Cremant de Raphael Vins Pirouettes 2020
Winegrower's winesThe Cremant de Raphael is part of the Les Vins Pirouettes project created by the Alsatian vigneron Binner with a tense and thirst-quenching sip. The grapes obtained from Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Riesling and Pinot Grigio grapes are gently pressed before spontaneous alcoholic fermentation. It is then refermented in bottle according to the Classic Method and for the next 26 months the wine is left to rest on the lees. The first sip recalls the crunchy bite of an apple, which then transforms the nose into hints of white flowers and aromas of bread crust
The Cremant de Raphael Vins Pirouettes by Binner originates from the village of Ammerschwihr, a place with a historic winemaking vocation on the north-eastern border with Germany, which influences its climate. The Binner family has been historically engaged in wine production: in fact, there are historical traces that suggest the foundations of their activity date back to 1770. Today they own about 11 hectares of vineyards, skillfully cultivated by Christian, the last generation working in the family who has decided to follow the principles of biodynamic agriculture, with a focus on sustainability and respect for nature.
The rows of the Cremant de Raphael Vins Pirouettes by Binner grow in a well-ventilated climate and consequently never humid, which allows for a complete and optimal maturation of the grapes. The cultivation of the vines is steep, as they are planted on terraces that make it difficult to intervene with any machinery. Intervention in the vineyard is kept to a minimum, in order not to interfere with the natural maturation phases of the plants. Once the manual harvest is completed, a slow pressing takes place in the winery,slow and a spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel tanks and referments in the bottle according to the dictates of the Classic Method.
The Cremant de Raphael Vins Pirouettes by Binner presents itself in the glass with a straw yellow color and brilliant reflections. On the nose, it releases hints of green apple, summer white flowers, and a final note of freshly baked bread crust; on the palate, it is fresh, easy-drinking, and agile for a curious and delicate sip. It pairs perfectly with shellfish, mollusks, and raw fish tartare; also excellent with dry pastries. A product with authentic and genuine flavors that all shine through in the glass and is optimal for romantic and carefree evenings to enjoy a wine of unparalleled quality.