Domaine Muré, Cremant d'Alsace Prestige (Brut)This blend of mostly Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Pinot Gris, plus small amounts of Riesling and Chardonnay, is a truly outstanding sparkler. This is creamy, light and refreshing.

this feels vertical and concentrated

The 2021 was impressive all three times I tasted it

flamboyant Echos I can remember tasting

One of the first big 100% Italian Merlot wines after Masseto to be sold through the Bordeaux system

68 ha) in the center of Lafleur’s gravel-dominated vineyard

Give it 2–3 years in bottle

Rich and luscious in feel

Dark purple in color

Purple in the centre with a lighter rim

It's concentrated on the palate but svelte too

crunchy black fruits and tantalising floral and mineral sparks

Aged in 25% new oak