Cremant d'Alsace (Blanc de Blancs), Domaine Schwach
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Extra Brut Cremant d'Alsace, Blanc de Blancs, Domaine Schwach, France, Alsace, NV
Organic - Trailblazer in Alsace – terroir-driven – minimal intervention techniques
The Schwach family have been regarded as specialists in the production of Crémant d’Alsace for over 30 years and it is easy to see why when you taste their flagship ‘Extra Brut’.
Produced with 90% Pinot (Blanc, Auxerrois and a hint of Pinot Gris) and 10 % Chardonnay, and using the Traditional Method most famously utilised in Champagne, the wine is aged for a minimum of 18 months before bottling. The resulting wine is creamy yet fresh, highlighting fresh fruit flavours alongside buttery notes. Perfect as a wine for celebrating, to have as an aperitif or to match with oysters or seafood.
Producer: Domaine Schwach
Located in the town of Hunawihr, around 30 kilometres from the French-German border, the domaine was established by François Schwach in 1950. Originally Francois had worked in wine sales but he was determined to establish his own project, producing wines that accurately portrayed the unique terroir of Alsace.
The estate is now in the hands of the third generation of the family, namely Sébastien, François’ grandson. During his time short time at the helm, Sébastien has made a big impact on the estate, gradually introducing the use of minimal intervention techniques and increasing the use of organic methods used in the vineyard. In fact, the 2020 harvest that will take place this autumn will be the first Schwach vintage to be certified organic – a testament to the major impact that Sébastien has made during his short time in charge.
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
Due to small-scale production and logistical delays certain cheeses and condiments may be unavailable. We'll substitute them with similar products as needed. You can specify if you are happy with substitutions on the Cart page.
DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
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- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
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Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
