Domaine Alice Hartmann - Sitting on the Steep Slopes of the Moselle River

Hailing from eastern Luxembourg's limestone soils, this blended sparkler made of Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Noir was fermented in an equal split of 228-L oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. The still wine underwent malolactic fermentation before its second primary fermentation in bottle. Interestingly, it was dosed with the house's ice wine. The residual sugar sits at 11.5 g/L.

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Alice Hartmann NV Brut Moselle Luxembourgeoise 13% $39
Rather high in abv for sparkling wine from a cool climate at 13%, this wine has an eye-catching, dark yellow color bordering on gold. The aromas are an enticing mesh of moscato tones with honeysuckle, Biscotti cookie and a demanding yeastiness on the back palate. It seems that all other aromas are subdued by the solid, yeasty presence with a nuance of sour dough. The finish lingers though it does so with a mildly displeasing touch of mustiness. The easy, caressing bubbles, ripe and broad mid-palate, dark color and mild balance suggest that this is for early drinking. While fascinating to try, it's a expensive when it comes to value for price.
Drink: 2020-23