*** I received this wine as a sample. ***

Yesterday was one of those non-memorable days.  It was ok, but nothing spectacular.  There was work to do, but it never hit a frenetic pace.  There were emails to answer and phone calls to make.  I even made progress on my current project.  But, when I came home and Hubby asked about my day, there was just nothing interesting to report.  It was just a day.  I think because the nature of my day job is to always have something exciting going on, it was actually disappointing to have “just a day.”  So, to try and liven things up a little, I decided it was the perfect evening to open a little bubbly…for no real reason at all!

The Lucien Albrecht Brut Rosé Crémant d’Alsace (winery, snooth) is made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes and had a light orangey-pink color with rapid firing, tiny bubbles.  On the nose, there was a light yeastiness mixed with cranberries, strawberries, and pomegranates.  In the mouth, there were hints of oranges, strawberries, cranberries, and pomegranates mixed with a soft, creaminess.  The sparkler had a bright acidity and light body.

Is this worth a glass after work? Definitely!  If you see this wine in the store, grab it; you won’t be disappointed.  At a SRP of $19, this bubbly is a steal!  It’s beautifully balanced with subtle characteristics that give it all the finesse of an expensive sparkling wine without breaking the wallet.  Clearly, I enjoyed this sparkling wine more than I did the last time I had it, and I wonder if part of it had to do with the crab cakes Hubby made me for dinner.  The wine was delicious when I tasted it on its own, but the pairing with the crab cakes was perfection.  After dinner, I continued to enjoy the bubbly with some trashy Tuesday night TV while making some more knitting progress on my cabled scarf.

Suggested Retail Price: $19
Received as a sample.
Overall: 4 Corks