2022 Barmes Buecher Cremant d'Alsace Stephane Lucas Pineau de la Loire is

Pineau de la Loire is the local historical name for Chenin Blanc

taut and giving all at the same time

fashionably late

fermention in large wood tanks

His first vintage was in1986 and his last was 98 (after they sold)

2022 Barmes Buecher Cremant d'Alsace Stephane Lucas Pineau de la Loire isPinot Gris, Pinot Auxerrois, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc Vineyard Area: From various plots in the villages of Wettolsheim, Turckheim, Wintzenheim and Eguisheim Soil: Clay limestone on the hillsides and sandy loam in the plains Exposure: Varying east facing Vinification: Harvested and sorted by hand with the aim of picking grapes at a potential alcohol of 12. 5% (for a finished still wine). The fermentation begins in stainless steel tank and is stopped