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Three questions for Crémant labeling
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A chart separating sweetness/dryness, production method, and maturation. The term Brut alone does not indicate the time spent aging on the lees. To the supporting reference ↓
FIELD NOTE 01
Raw material and base wine
The AOP specification states that Crémant is produced from base wines that meet the requirements of AOP Moselle Luxembourgeoise. The selection of base material with refreshing acidity is the starting point. Do not confuse the wine produced in the initial fermentation with finished sparkling wine. Blends are permitted as well as single varieties.
FIELD NOTE 02
To produce bubbles in the bottle
In the traditional method, bubbles are obtained through secondary fermentation in the bottle. This is followed by a period in contact with the lees and then a disgorgement step to finish. Whether bottle fermentation is used and how many months are spent with the lees are separate pieces of information. When comparing with France's Crémant or South Africa's Cap Classique, check the specific conditions of each region.
FIELD NOTE 03
Distinguish sweet/dry from maturation
Brut is a sweetness label; it does not guarantee prolonged lees ageing or particular blends. Read the producer’s materials to find blending and lees ageing details, and in tasting notes distinguish between acidity, effervescence, fruit aromas, and age-derived flavors. Consider which step in the process accounts for differences between Brut wines.
Unknown. The sweet/dry indication and the period of lees aging are separate pieces of information.
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Does 'Brut' indicate the ageing period?
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Unknown. The sweet/dry indication and the period of lees aging are separate pieces of information.
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Sources and reference materials
These are the reference materials for the main text. For details of production regulations, consult the current documents. For individual wine specifications, refer to materials for the relevant vintage.
- IVV: AOP specification 2020 (government public version) ↗
- Government AOP site: Labelling and origin ↗
- Domaines Vinsmoselle：Poll-Fabaire Brut ↗