Domaine de Ginglinger, Extra-Brut Prestige, Crémant d'Alsace, France 2021

Such an elegant nose with top notes of white flowers, blanched almonds and hay sitting on lemon curd, pear and brioche. Very balanced on the palate, the cooked quince and ripe peach a rich counterpoint to lemon zest and crunchy pear. Moreish and complex without loss of freshness and drinkability, this is a sparkling that really makes the case for looking beyond Champagne if seeking out a French fizz.