Domaine Bechtold Cremant d'Alsace Brut, France 2023 Lion Tamer the 2018 Château La Mission

the 2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a dramatically different wine than the Haut-Brion and has a more concentrated

but this is as much about the elegance of chardonnay as anything else

This is very polished and full of purpose with dark berries

Stria offers up a full bodied yet delicate flavor

The spicy essence of red cherry

Domaine Bechtold Cremant d'Alsace Brut, France 2023 Lion Tamer the 2018 Château La MissionTheir Crmant d'Alsace is made from equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Auxerrois (with just a touch of added Pinot Noir) via traditional mthode champenoise from certified organic vineyards that are in the process of being converted to biodynamics. Fresh, clean and bone dry, its medium bodied with frothy bubbles, roundness on the palate, fleshy white peach flavors and toasty brioche notes. Pairs well with fresh shellfish or a Ksekuchen, a German style,