Vieilles Vignes Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Alsatian tarte flambée, fresh seafood platters featuring oysters or scallops, and soft, creamy cheeses such as Brie or Camembert.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic village of Eguisheim, the cradle of Alsatian viticulture, Wolfberger has been a cornerstone of the region's winemaking heritage since 1902. The Vieilles Vignes Brut is a testament to this legacy, crafted from select old vines that dig deep into Alsace's complex, mineral-rich soils. This sparkling wine is produced using the traditional method, primarily utilizing Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois grapes. The old vines naturally yield fewer, more concentrated grapes, resulting in a Crémant of remarkable depth. After secondary fermentation in the bottle, extended aging on the lees develops a refined effervescence, balancing vibrant green apple and citrus notes with a delicate, yeasty complexity reminiscent of freshly baked brioche.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1902 in the historic medieval village of Eguisheim, Wolfberger began as the Cave Coopérative Vinicole d'Eguisheim, among the pioneering winegrower unions of Alsace. Today, the cooperative unites over 300 member families cultivating roughly 1,200 hectares spanning across the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin, including holdings across 15 Grand Cru sites such as Pfersigberg, Eichberg, and Rangen. Viticultural parcels traverse diverse geological foundations—ranging from classic limestone-clay and marl to fractured granite and steep volcanic scree—sheltered by the rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains. Viticulture adheres to rigorous sustainable guidelines through HVE Level 3 and Agri-Confiance certifications, complemented by dedicated certified-organic bottlings. Wolfberger has cemented its international reputation as both an innovator and benchmark producer of AOC Crémant d'Alsace, alongside precision-led still varietals. Its benchmark wines range from vibrant Riesling and Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes to richly concentrated Vendanges Tardives and botrytized Sélection de Grains Nobles.