Something genuinely unlike anything else in the range: S'esch Sûr from Christian Binner is a sparkling fruit beverage made from grape marc infused in Domaine spring water with mirabelle plums and pears, given spontaneous alcoholic and lacto-fermentation, then refermented in bottle with Gewurztraminer juice for its second fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Deep amber-gold with a lively natural sparkle. Rich and complex with notes of dried apricot, marmalade, ginger, and wild honey on the nose. The palate is luscious with candied orange peel, clove, and quince jelly, balanced by a vibrant acidity from the lacto-fermentation that keeps the whole thing from being heavy. The Gewurztraminer second fermentation adds aromatic Alsatian depth. Completely original.
Quick Facts
- Base: Grape marc + spring water from the Domaine + mirabelle plums + pears
- Origin: France, Alsace, Ammerschwihr (biodynamic Domaine)
- Style: Sparkling fermented fruit beverage, spontaneous alcoholic and lacto-fermentation, Gewurztraminer second fermentation in bottle
- Winemaking: Grape marc macerated in Domaine spring water with mirabelle and pear, spontaneous alcoholic and lacto-fermentation, refermented in bottle with Gewurztraminer juice, no added sulphur
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
Foie gras, blue cheeses, ginger cake, and pear tart. Also superb as a contemplative sipping drink on its own.
Serving
Serve chilled at 8-10°C. Open carefully. Some natural sediment expected.
About the Producer
Domaine Christian Binner is a biodynamic family estate in Colmar, Alsace, with roots going back several generations. Christian and his family have become one of the defining voices of natural wine in the region, farming their vineyards on diverse limestone, granite, and clay soils without chemicals and vinifying with zero additions. Their wines are distributed by Les Caves de Pyrene and found on the finest natural wine lists in Europe.
