Alsace wines have been linked to the Dopff family since the 17th century, eleven generations following one another with enthusiasm and passion for their terroir. Located in Riquewihr, a charming little medieval village, the estate Dopff au Moulin, with its 70 hectares, is today the largest of the Alsace Grands Crus region. Along the splendid "Wine Route", Riquewihr is certainly a stopover symbolizing the quality and the typical high standards of Alsace wines. At a height of 300 m, the village and its hills overhanging it, those of the Schönenburg (which means "Beautiful Coast") face south, sheltered from cold winds and rain, thus benefiting from a microclimate. The landscape is also beautiful when, at the end of winter, almond trees blossom in the middle of the vineyards.
The history of the Dopff family begins at the end of the 17th century, when Balthazar-Georges, the first generation to be born in Riquewihr, became a master cooper. In 1900, Julien Dopff, his descendant, had a brilliant idea. Inspired by a visit to the Universal Exhibition, he imagined putting the wines in a fluted bottle and then marketing it. Today, three generations run the company: Pierre, his son, Pierre-Etienne and Etienne-Arnaud since 1998.
The wines of the house of Dopff au Moulin are renowned for the high standards that go hand in hand with quality. It should be added that since 1574, a decree has required the winegrowers of the Riquewihr region to plant noble grape varieties. The perfectionism and ethics of the Dopff family, proud of their profession as winegrowers, have been passed down through the generations, hence the control of each parcel of land cultivated, and then of each wine made by them.
But it was not until the 1970s that real tests were carried out and manufacturing standards were required. An agreement was reached in 1975 with the Champagne region for the use of the term "Crémant" and in 1976 the AOC Crémant d'Alsace was authorised. Since then, the sparkling Alsace wine has been the subject of a real craze. The Crémant Cuvée "Julien" has a light, even slightly salmon-coloured robe. Its effervescence is light, fine and slightly floral. Generally appreciated as an aperitif, it is also very pleasant during a relaxed evening. To be drunk chilled.
- Cotation
- Yves Beck : 92/100 «Un vin tout en finesse.»
- Varietal(s)
- 50% Pinot blanc, 50% Pinot auxerrois
- Degree
- 12°
- Origin
- France - Alsace
- Type
- Sparkling wine
- Producer
- Domaines Dopff au Moulin
- Maturity
- 2013-2016
- Packaging
- Carton of 6 bottles
- Size
- 75 cl
Customer Reviews
- Review by yo
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feinperliges frische-bouquet, sommerblumen, preis-leistung i. o.Rating - Review by yo
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blumig, frisch, sofort gekühlt geniessenRating - Review by yo
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immer wieder, als fruchtig-frischer apero oder leichter essensbegleiterRating - Review by Philippe
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Un rapport qualité/prix exceptionnel! Bien meilleur que certains champagnes!Rating - Review by yo
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immer wieder sehr erfrischend, schöne, feine perlage, hefe dezentRating - Review by yo
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bien fruité, feine perlage, schlabber, schlabber und runter damit...Rating - Review by yo
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feine perlage, frisch, ausgewogene säure, feine apfelnoten, citrus, preis-leistung i. o. gerne wieder!Rating - Review by Adrian vvWine.ch
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N/V, Crémant d'Alsace "Blanc de Blancs Brut" Cuvée Julien, Dopff au Moulin (50% Pinot blanc, 50% Pinot auxerrois) Feine Perlage, subtiler Duft nach Apfel, Aprikosen und Akazienblüten; zugänglicher, runder Gaumen, dezent cremig, gutes Säure-Süsse-Spiel, eher zurückhaltende Perlage; erfreulich langanhaltend und frisch. Wirkt weniger «süss» als frühere Abfüllungen dieses Weins. 88 vvPunkteRating - Review by Michel
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Frischer Crémant mit Apfel und Aprikosen-Aromen, super Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.Rating - Review by Yves Beck
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Crémant d'Alscace Cuvée Julien - BrutRating
Das Bouquet zeigt von Anfang an Frische durch Noten von Granny Smith und Mirabellen, gefolgt von Waldboden-Nuancen. Dieser Crémant ist feinperlig, schmackhaft und erfrischend. 89/100
www.yvesbeck.wine - Review by Yves Beck
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Crémant d'Alsace Cuvée Julien - BrutRating
D'emblée le bouquet affiche de la fraîcheur au travers de notes de Granny Smith et de mirabelles suivies de nuances de sous-bois. Un Crémant à la bulle fine. Il est frais, friand et désaltérant. 89/100
www.yvesbeck.wine - Review by Gaël
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Rating - Review by Adrian
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Cremant d'Alsace "Blanc de Blanc Brut" - Cuvée Julien, Dopff au MoulinRating
(50% Pinot blanc, 50% Pinot auxerrois) In der Nase mit dezenten Hefenoten, einer hellen Frucht, und weissen Blüten. Der Gaumen ist cremig, reiffruchtig, süsslich im Auftakt, die Mousse ist präsent, hält sich gut im Glas, konzentriert, mit merklich Süsse und einer guten Länge. Etwas wenig Finesse aber im Kontext des Preises bemerkenswert.
87/100 vvPunkte - Review by Stephan
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Ein sehr guter Alltags Schaumwein. Findet immer guten AnklankRating - Review by Böni
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Rating - Review by Yarivyo winescore
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I am more of a champagne drinker, yet this is very pleasant , very fresh and crispy, lots of green apples, citrus, medium body, pleasant bubbles.Rating - Review by Michael
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Preis Leistung stimmen, ideal für Apero.Rating - Review by Adrian vvWine.ch
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n/a, Domaines Dopff au Moulin, Crémant d'Alsace "Blanc de Blancs Brut" - Cuvée Julien: Helles Gelb, mässig Kohlensäure. Offene Nase, sehr rein, ein Hauch Käse schwingt mit, dazu Zitrusnoten, auch Grapefruit, Brot, gute Komplexität. Am gaumen saftig, frisch, sehr feine Hefenote, wieder Zitrusaromen, dazu etwas Honig, ausgewogen, saftig mit guter Lomplexität. Ein schöner Schaumwein für alle Tage. 2015-2018, 17,5 vvPunkte, (88/100)Rating - Review by Rudolf
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Ausgezeichnet für Apero, prickelnd, fruchtig, besser als Prosecco.Rating - Review by Athos
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Rating - Review by Rudolf
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Gutes Preis-/Leistungs-Verhältnis.Rating - Review by Kurt
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Eines der besten Dopff Produkte.Rating
Viel besser als die meisten Champagner. - Review by Beat
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angenehme säure, sehr schöne perlage.Rating
