Made from 100% Auxerrois! What's that, you ask? It's Pinot Blanc. Pronounced 'aus ser whah', this Alsatian gem of a variety is gently made into sparkling, just like in nearby Champagne using the 'traditional method'. Wonderfully dry and precise, with yellow apple, lemon curd and mineral characters that build with a lovely texture; this is fresh and lively, and the perfect start to any occasion.

The Kientzler family has been growing vines for more than five generations in Alsace. That is a lot of history, dating back to the mid 1800's right through to World War II, that saw the vine growing family dabble in local politics, with Alphonse Kientzler as Mayor of Ribeauvillé. It was Alphonse’s son François though, who was the first to step up the quality wine production, studying all things wine, in neighbouring Switzerland. By the 1970s, he was joined by his son André in the wine business and the pair undertook a massive replanting program to replace much of the old school Chasselas vines moving to the famous (and noble varieties) Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer. Today, the Kientzler's have significant parcels in four famous 'Grand Crus' - Geisberg, Osterberg and Kirchberg. And nowadays, with André retired, it is his two sons, Thierry and Eric that run the estate. From winemaking to visiting international markets, they are a hardworking, humble family with a global presence.