Bott-Geyl Absolu Grande Cuvee Extra Brut Cremant d'Alsace NV macabeo 23% Merlot

23% Merlot

silt-like tannins and well-knit freshness

Alexander Valley

exotic fruits

and raisins

Bott-Geyl Absolu Grande Cuvee Extra Brut Cremant d'Alsace NV macabeo 23% Merlot"Hints of chalk and a flicker of lemon appear on the shy nose of this wine before a touch of honey promises richness. With a little more air fine notions of toasted hazelnut appear. The palate combines contrarian notions of freshness with creamy roundness, buttery mellowness with brisk foam. For the finish, the wine reverts to that lovely chalky notion and is absolutely dry. 94 points." (Anne Krebiehl MW, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 2019)