NV Domaine Muré Crémant D’Alsace

This brut smells exactly like Crémant d’Alsace should - a little floral, a little fruity, sort of like the grown-up sibling of your go-to sparkling. A blend of Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, and Riesling (with a little kiss of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir), it pours with a delicate mousse and a persistent crown of bubbles. Think orchard fruit on the nose - apple, pear, even cantaloupe - lifted by white flowers and linden, gentle hits of vanilla and cinnamon here and there too. The palate is fresh, with buttery brioche and citrus. Seriously drinkable, a good one to whip out at your next weekend do, pairs just as well with a plate of freshly shucked oysters as it does a low-key Tuesday in on the couch.