Crémant d’Alsace with Steamers #Winophiles #AlsaceRocks
The French Winophiles Dig Into Alsace with #AlsaceRocks
This month the French Winophiles are collaborating with the kind folks at Alsace Wines in their summer promotion, Alsace Rocks! This post is one in a series of four wine pairing challenges for Alsace wines with American dishes.
Pairing #3 Crémant d’Alsace with Steamers
We love Crémant at our house! What’s not to love, Champagne Method sparkling wine, carefully made. Just not from the confines of the Champagne region. Pierre Sparr’s Crémant is made from a blend of 80% Pinot Blanc, 20% Pinot Auxerrois. One of our favorite summer meals is steamers out on the deck with a nice sparkling wine. Even better when the wine doesn’t break the bank!
This is such a great combination, you should plan on a bottle of wine for each 2 people with a bucket of steamers. There is no way to hurry a meal of clams, so sit back and enjoy the evening on the deck.
Pierre Sparr “Brut Reserve” Cremant d’Alsace AOC NV (sample, $20 SRP)
Eye: Clear, pale lemon with an initial very active mousse with very fine bubbles.
Nose: Clean, Bright fresh lemons with a touch of bread dough behind
Mouth: Dry but not austere, tart high acidity, very fresh. Medium+ intensity, medium body, medium- alcohol. Flavors of bright ripe lemon, shortbread, persist in a medium finish.
Steamers are easy and quick. Simply add your favorite Crémant, a green salad and a really good quality baguette and you are all set! Ingredients InstructionsSteamers on the Porch
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Looks fantastic! I too love a good Crémant.
Thanks Seth!
Another great pairing! It has also just occurred to me that I’m highly envious of your grilling deck. 🙂
Thanks Lauren. We love the deck, and we stretch it well into the fall in Minnesota.