Domaine Mann Cremant d'Alsace Brut Nature
Regular price $39.98
Brilliant, energetic and pure. The wine opens with with floral and fruity aromas of apricot, chalk and stone fruit. Dry and fresh with lively citrus acidity. A generous thought provoking finishes seals the deal.
50% Auxerrois, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. A blend of several different plots with an average vine age of 36 years. In accordance with their organic and biodynamic principles, all their vineyards have natural grass cover and have compost added in the fall.
***
A rising star in Alsace, Sébastien Mann joined the family estate in 2009 with a passion for viticulture. His family inherited the land in Eguisheim following WWII, and his parents, Jean-Louis and Fabienne, inherited the property from Jean-Louis' parents in 1982. Previously known as 'Mann Henri,' in 1998, they decided to make their first wines under Jean-Louis et Fabienne Mann's name. A region steeped in tradition and pedigree each generation has imprinted a signature on the family Domaine. One of three brothers, Sébastien, pursued a BTS in Oenological Viticulture before further expanding his knowledge by seeking experiences such as in Champagne (Vouette et Sorbee and Bertrand Gautherot), Côte Rôtie (Pierre Gaillard), Austria, and even Australia, returning home with an innovative perspective. In addition, he worked in Alsace with such highly regarded producers such as Albert Boxler, Barmes Buecher, and Julien Meyer.
The Estate has been certified organic since 2008, biodynamic since 2010, and Biodyvin certified in 2015. The 12.8 hectares (12 to white varietals and .8 to red) are planted with the following grapes: Sylvaner, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Muscat à Petits Grains Blancs, Auxerrois, and Pinot Noir.
The Domaine represents a style we have long sought in Alsace; the wines are singular, pure with superb balance and a stately complexity. Sébastien implemented a sweetness scale on the back label that considers the sugar, alcohol, and acidity levels, designed to preview the wine. In a world where Alsatian wines confuse the savviest of drinkers because of the unknown dry or sweetness factor, it is one of the most accurate depictions seen in Alsace.
It is a family with intricate knowledge of the various Alsatian terroirs. Their property represents multiple soil types, grape varietals and the wines reflect the vineyards' unique character. Sébastien embodies a new generation of talented vignerons producing beautiful wines balanced in their power, extract, and finesse.
Shipping Policy
- Unless your delivery address is on the West Coast, we strongly discourage you from selecting “Ground Service” as your shipping method. During the winter and summer months, weather conditions (temperature) and longer delivery times can often result in the spoilage of your order. It doesn’t make sense to invest in fine wines and then take the chance of ruining them due environmental factors during transit (faster and safer delivery generally isn’t much more expensive). We don’t make an additional profit on accelerated delivery, but we frequently recommend faster shipping options to our customers outside the West Coast.
- You must be 21 years of age to order or receive alcoholic beverages. Any shipments containing alcoholic beverages are sent with an “Adult Signature Required” sticker, and the common carrier that delivers our merchandise is required to ask and check for identification upon delivery. This means that an adult will have to be present at the time of delivery. Please consider shipping to an office address.
- During periods of extreme weather, we attempt to ship wines at the beginning of each week in order to get shipments to you before the weekend. This is because we have no control over the temperature conditions at our freight carriers’ warehouses. The result may be that your shipment doesn’t go out the day that you place an order.
- We ship by Fedex or Fedex Ground. Our prices include packaging materials. Insurance may be available for an additional charge.
- Vintage Wine Merchants, Inc. will arrange for shipment on behalf of the buyer, to an address specified by the buyer, provided that Vintage Wine Merchants, Inc. in its sole judgment believes that such shipment will not subject Vintage Wine Merchants, Inc. to the risk of any sort of legal action or other harm. If a buyer lives in a state where the direct shipment of wine by Vintage Wine Merchants, Inc. violates the law, we suggest that the buyer provide an alternative address in another state or have their wine shipped to a third-party storage facility in a direct shipping-friendly state.
- Various states impose limitations on the quantity of alcoholic beverages that may be purchased and brought into their jurisdiction by a purchaser from another state without requiring the purchaser, a seller or shipper to possess certain licenses or permits. Vintage Wine Merchants, Inc. does not, as a condition of sale, assume any obligation nor bear any responsibility whatsoever for applying or obtaining any permits or licenses. Therefore, we recommend that you investigate the possibility of such limitations, and determine the manner in which alcoholic beverages shall be brought into your state from California, so as to comply with all of your state’s requirements.
- Wine shipping rules in the United States are controlled by the state you live in. We do not ship wine to the following states at this time:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Delaware
Kansas - Kentucky
Louisiana - Maine
Maryland - Massachusetts
Michigan - Mississippi
Montana - Nevada
New York - North Dakota
Oklahoma - Pennsylvania
Rhode Island - South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
List Updated 2/1/2023
Please inquire about international shipping.
Vintage Wine Merchants
377 Santana Row, Suite 1135
San Jose, CA 95128
408-260-1115
