Michel Nartz NV "Cui Cui" Cremant d'Alsace NV, Alsace, France
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Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Riesling, Pinot Gris
Located in the medieval village of Dambach-la-Ville, Domaine Michel Nartz is a historic five-hectare family estate now helmed by second-generation winemaker Laurence Nartz, whose parents originally founded the winery and still manage their 17th-century bed and breakfast on-site. The "Cui Cui"—named for the French onomatopoeia of a bird's chirp—is sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards rooted in clay and limestone soils, with some fruit coming from the prestigious granitic slopes of the Grand Cru Frankstein.
This traditional-method sparkling is aged on the lees for at least 12 months to develop its signature fine mousse and creamy texture. On the palate, it delivers a bright and linear profile of green apple, Meyer lemon, and white peach, accented by delicate notes of toasted hazelnut, honeysuckle, and a hint of mint, finishing with a refreshing, chalky minerality.