What’s the difference between crémant and champagne?

Both use the identical traditional (bottle-fermentation) method; the difference is purely geographic and grape-based — Champagne must come from the Champagne region using its permitted grapes, while Crémant d’Alsace comes from Alsace’s own varieties, typically at a friendlier price point.

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Lucien Albrecht — Crémant d’Alsace Brut & Brut Rosé

The Albrecht family’s Alsace winegrowing roots trace to 1425; Maison Lucien Albrecht itself was founded in 1698 when Balthazar Albrecht settled in Orschwihr, south of Colmar. The house was one of the pioneering producers pushing for a formal Crémant d’Alsace appellation, achieved in 1976 — and remains family-owned and managed today.

Last updated: August 2026

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Alsace Pinot Noir Rosé24 Proof

Sparkling Rosé750ml

Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé

A 100% Pinot Noir Alsatian rosé with real bottle-fermented finesse.

Cask: Pinot Noir, Traditional MethodBrut NV

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Alsace Estate Crémant24 Proof

Sparkling Wine750ml

Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut

A crisp, floral Alsatian sparkler crafted in the true Champagne method.

Cask: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois & Pinot Gris, Traditional MethodBrut NV

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Lucien Albrecht — Frequently Asked Questions

Alsace’s answer to Champagne: a traditional-method (bottle-fermented) sparkling wine made from Alsatian grapes — chiefly Pinot Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, and Riesling for the white styles — under its own AOC since 1976.