Since 1785, the Rentz family has been running the family vineyard in Zellenberg, and today Catherine and her brother Patrick Rentz are at the head of the family estate. The estate works today 27 ha, spread over 5 communes in the heart of the wine road: Bergheim, Ribeauvillé, Hunawihr, Zellenberg, Riquewihr, spread over particularly well exposed hillsides.
Presentation
Presentation
Made from Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay. A brut, pure, full bodied, intense and smooth crémant.
In the vineyard
Respectul practices if the environment and HVE label certification.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested manually exclusively. Pressing is limited to 100 litres of juice for 150kg of grapes. Initially fermented in vats and then within the bottles following traditional methods. Average length of time stored horizontally: 18 months. The riddling is automatically carried out on gyropalettes. The pouring off phase is then conducting, adding the liquor shipping.
Varietals
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Specifications
Alcohol content : 12.5 % vol.
Advice
Serving
Serve between 8 to 10 °c (46 to 50°F)
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Pale yellow wine with clear reflections. Its bubbles are particularly fine and persistent. Fresh in the mouth with notes of white flowers, fruits and white pears.
Food pairings
Best served as an aperitif or as part of a Kir Royal. It can also be served with a hearty sauerkraut.
