the grape-forward sweetness pairs naturally with spicy ginger beer

It also performs reliably over ice with a splash of soda water for a simple

served in a large-bowled glass that lets the savory aromatics open fully

The 160-proof expression sits at the top of the Stroh range

La Captive positions within the mid-premium tier for pear eau-de-vie

Lucien Crochet Sancerre Rouge La Croix du Roy spumante the grape-forward sweetness pairs naturallyLucien Crochet Sancerre Rouge La Croix du Roy is a 750ml, 100% Pinot Noir red Sancerre typically bottled between 13% and 14. 5% ABV, produced by Domaine Lucien Crochet in the village of Bu. As the domaine's flagship red cuve, La Croix du Roy has earned scores of 92 100 across multiple vintages and stands as one of the most serious expressions of Pinot Noir from the Loire Valley. Quick Facts: ABV: ~1314. 5% (varies by vintage) Origin: Sancerre, Loire