($15, T. Edward Wines): Crémant d’Alsace continues to gain in popularity, accounting for a quarter of the region’s production.  The real gem in that category for me is the Crémant Rosé, which, by law, must be made entirely from Pinot Noir.  The creaminess of this pink bubbly by Cattin makes it a fine stand-alone aperitif.  It works equally well with spicy shrimp or sushi because it has the requisite oomph imparted by Pinot Noir.
89 Michael Apstein Jul 12, 2016