Cremant de Raphael Vins Pirouettes 2023
Winegrower's winesThe Cremant de Raphael is a bubbly with a tense and refreshing sip that is part of the Les Vins Pirouettes project created by the Alsatian winemaker Binner. The grapes from Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Riesling, and Pinot Gris vines are gently pressed before spontaneous alcoholic fermentation. This is followed by bottle refermentation according to the Classic Method, and for the next 26 months, the wine rests on the lees. The first sip recalls the crisp 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 historical winemaking vocation on the north-east border with Germany, from which it is influenced in terms of climate. The Binner family has been historically engaged in wine production: in fact, there are historical traces that would lay the foundations of their activity since 1770. Today they own about 11 hectares of vineyards, expertly cultivated by Christian, the last generation working in the family who has decided to follow the principles of biodynamic agriculture, focusing on sustainability and respect for nature.
The rows of Cremant de Raphael Vins Pirouettes by Binner grow in a well-ventilated climate and therefore never humid, which allows for a complete and optimal ripening 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, so as not to interfere with the natural ripening phases of the plants. Once the manual harvest is completed, a slow pressing occurs in the winery.slow and a spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel tanks and re-ferments 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. Produced with authentic and genuine flavors that all shine through in the glass, it is ideal for romantic and carefree evenings to enjoy a wine of unparalleled quality.