Cuvee du Vieil Armand Muscat
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–4 years from vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh, primary fruit aromas.
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White asparagus with hollandaise sauce, mild vegetable curries, fresh goat cheese
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The Cuv ee du Vieil Armand Muscat is a vibrant tribute to the unique winemaking heritage of southern Alsace, crafted by the historic cooperative located at the foot of the Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield (known locally as Vieil-Armand). Unlike the sweet, fortified Muscats of southern France, this Alsatian expression is vinified dry, capturing the pure, crunchy essence of the fresh grape. Grown on the region's diverse soils of granite, sand, and silt, the vines benefit from a sunny, sheltered microclimate that coaxes out intense aromatic complexity. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its delicate floral perfume and bright, youthful fruit character, resulting in a dry white wine of exceptional freshness and aromatic purity.
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Established in 1959 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield in Wuenheim, France, the Cave du Vieil-Armand is the southernmost wine cooperative in Alsace. Drawing from unique terroirs characterized by granite and silt soils, the winery is celebrated for its precise, expressive Crémant d'Alsace sparkling wines, including the Bienvenue Brut and Chateau Ollwiller expressions, the latter sourced from one of the region's few historic castle estates. Committed to sustainable winegrowing, they produce an elegant range of traditional Alsatian varietals, from mineral-driven Sylvaner to rich Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. The estate is located at 1 Route de Cernay, 68500 Wuenheim, Alsace, France, and their official website is https://www.cave-vieil-armand.com.