90
points
Lucien Albrecht NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace)
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$20
Albrecht obviously has a skill in sparkling wines, because this, like its partner rosé, is skillfully made, full of fruit and richness. This wine also has an attractive caramel touch, which gives some softness to the palate. Finishes fresh and dry. Imported by Pasternak Wine Imports.
— R.V.
(6/1/2006)
90
points
Pierre Sparr 2000 Dynastie Brut Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace)
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$20
This is a fine, mature wine, showing delicious toasty characters, mature fruit and a long, fine line of bubbles. Full-bodied but crisp, it has complex flavors of pears and almonds, plus some minerality. Good as an apéritif wine, but even better with food. Imported by W.J. Deutsch & Sons.
— R.V.
(6/1/2006)