Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr
Cremant d'Alsace La Griffe du Diable Brut
| Denomination | AOC Cremant d'Alsace |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels |
- Type and style: White sparkling Brut, traditional method, with a dry and well-defined character
- Grapes and origin: 100% Chardonnay from Riquewihr, Alsace (France)
- Sensory profile: Golden straw yellow colour, fruity aromas and fine perlage
- Vinification and ageing: Traditional method with ageing in oak barrels
- Pairings and serving: Ideal with sushi and shellfish at 6-8 °C. Ageing potential: 5-10 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Crémant d’Alsace La Griffe du Diable Brut by Dopff & Irion is a structured sparkling wine, made from Chardonnay grapes vinified according to the strict rules of the Traditional Method. In the glass, it displays a brilliant straw yellow colour with golden highlights, animated by a fine perlage. On the nose, it releases pleasant fruity aromas that anticipate a fresh and defined sip. Its dry style makes it ideal when served at a temperature of 6-8 °C to accompany delicious aperitifs, sushi, shellfish and lean fish, proving to be a perfect match also for goat’s cheeses and vegetable terrines.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates in the elegant region of Alsace, an area renowned for the production of great wines. The Dopff & Irion estate is based in Riquewihr, a picturesque village where Chardonnay is cultivated. The winery’s connection with this land has played a decisive role in elevating the prestige of Crémant d’Alsace worldwide. This label carries the history of a family that has made the region famous, outlining the authentic profile of this sparkling wine.
How it is produced
Production faithfully follows the principles of the Traditional Method, involving careful refermentation to develop a persistent mousse. After white vinification of the Chardonnay, the wine matures patiently in oak barrels. This ageing imparts structure and greater complexity, while fully preserving the dryness characteristic of the Brut style. The process refines the fruity aromas and gives the wine a solid ageing potential, allowing it to evolve in the cellar and enrich its bouquet over a period of five to ten years.
History and Curiosities
Crémant d’Alsace La Griffe du Diable Brut is a refined traditional method sparkling wine produced by Dopff & Irion Château de Riquewihr, a winery located in one of the most beautiful villages in France. Made from 100% Chardonnay, it pays tribute to the family that made Alsace a world-renowned wine region. The maturation in oak barrels gives structure and excellent ageing potential to this sparkling wine, which displays a straw yellow colour with golden highlights, where a fine perlage envelops and enhances the delicate fruity aromas.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
At the end of the war, two of the biggest names in viticulture in Riquewihr, René Dopff and the widow Irion, joined forces to found Dopff & Irion. One of their first decisions was to acquire Riquewihr's historic chateau. René Dopff was an emblematic and prestigious wine producer who, for several decades, had a huge influence on the vineyards of Alsace by putting the emphasis on quality (by reducing yields, for example) and modernising the labels. He was, above all, the first to associate a particular grape variety with a terroir and with specific soils Read more
| Name | Dopff & Irion Cremant d'Alsace La Griffe du Diable Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr |
| Story | History and Curiosities Crémant d’Alsace La Griffe du Diable Brut is a refined traditional method sparkling wine produced by Dopff & Irion Château de Riquewihr, a winery located in one of the most beautiful villages in France. Made from 100% Chardonnay, it pays tribute to the family that made Alsace a world-renowned wine region. The maturation in oak barrels gives structure and excellent ageing potential to this sparkling wine, which displays a straw yellow colour with golden highlights, where a fine perlage envelops and enhances the delicate fruity aromas. |
| Origin | Alsace (Riquewihr) |
| Production technique | Metodo classico (metodo tradizionale) |
| Wine making | Classic method (traditional method); aged in oak barrels |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |