Blanc de Noirs
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted poultry, wild mushroom tart, creamy Brie cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the southernmost cooperative in Alsace, the Cave du Vieil-Armand Crémant d'Alsace Blanc de Noirs is a sparkling white wine crafted entirely from Pinot Noir. The grapes are grown on the steep, sun-drenched slopes near the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield—known locally as Vieil-Armand—where the soils of granite and coarse sand yield fruit of exceptional concentration and structure. To achieve its pale white-gold hue, the Pinot Noir grapes undergo immediate, gentle pressing to prevent skin contact and color extraction. Vinified according to the traditional method with secondary fermentation in the bottle and extended lees aging, this cuvée showcases the rich, vinous character of Pinot Noir, balanced by a lively effervescence and delicate notes of red berries, white peach, and toasted brioche.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1958 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf hill—known in French as the Vieil Armand—Cave du Vieil-Armand is a distinguished cooperative estate situated in the southern Alsace village of Wuenheim. Drawing upon an extraordinary mosaic of terroirs, including the historic vineyards of Château d'Ollwiller, the estate unites dedicated local winegrowers committed to authentic regional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture. The winery is renowned for its versatile portfolio spanning classic still Alsace AOC varietals such as Sylvaner and Pinot Gris, elegant traditional-method Crémants d'Alsace, and artisanal fruit brandies and liqueurs, all characterized by their expressive aromatic purity and crisp structural balance.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%