Question 1

What is Flèche Saignante?

Accepted Answer

Domaine Brand & Fils farms 10 hectares around Ergersheim in the Bas-Rhin, certified organic since 2001 and Demeter biodynamic since 2015. Philippe Brand joined his father Lucien in 2006 and pushed the estate toward natural-wine practice: indigenous yeasts, no fining or filtration, no added sulfur, horse-plowed parcels, hand harvest. Flèche Saignante is the family's three-Pinot blend, combining Pinot Blanc (50%) for structure, Pinot Gris (40%) for texture and Pinot Noir (10%) co-vinified with the white grapes for a saignée-style colour pull. The 2019 vintage carries warmth (13%) without losing the saline drive that defines Bas-Rhin clay-limestone. A useful Alsace white for accounts that want something farther down the natural spectrum than the textbook regional reference.

Question 2

How is Flèche Saignante made?

Accepted Answer

Whole-bunch direct-press. Traditional method.

Question 3

What grapes are used in Flèche Saignante?

Accepted Answer

Flèche Saignante is made from 50% Pinot Blanc 40% Pinot Gris 10% Pinot Noir, grown in the Crémant d'Alsace AOC appellation in France.

Question 4

Where can I buy Flèche Saignante?

Accepted Answer

Flèche Saignante is available through D-I Wine, a New York City-based importer. Trade customers (restaurants, wine bars, retailers) can access wholesale pricing at d-i.wine/trade. Contact trade@d-i.wine for distribution inquiries.

Question 5

Is Flèche Saignante a good by-the-glass (BTG) sparkling wine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flèche Saignante is widely used as a by-the-glass sparkling wine in restaurants and wine bars across New York City. Its 13% ABV, and accessible price point make it an ideal BTG pour for on-premise beverage programs.

Question 6

Is Flèche Saignante organic?

Accepted Answer

The vines grow in Clay-Limestone.

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