Blanc de Blancs Sekt Brut 2021

Wine Description for Blanc de Blancs Sekt Brut 2021 by Franz Keller

Colour & Appearance

Intense straw yellow with a fine, persistent mousse – a visually inviting appearance that already signals substance and maturity.

Nose

The nose elegantly combines maturity and freshness. Ripe citrus and mandarin notes dominate, accompanied by pear and white-fleshed stone fruit. A subtle hint of reduction lends depth, whilst warm pastry and flaky brioche nuances add warmth and complexity. Cool, zesty and stony notes provide freshness and definition – a harmonious, well-rounded aromatic interplay.

Palate

On the palate, this sparkling wine impresses with outstanding tension and elegant pressure. The white-fleshed fruit and citrus carry the structure, whilst a vibrant minerality – distinctly shaped by the volcanic subsoil – gives the wine backbone. The texture is silky, the build precise. Finest brioche nuances round off the picture harmoniously.

Finish

Long, fresh and mineral-zesty, with a lingering aftertaste that impressively underscores the quality of the terroir and the craftsmanship of the vinification.

Terroir & Origin

The Chardonnay grapes come from vineyard sites over volcanic stone with loess overlay in Baden’s Kaiserstuhl – a terroir renowned for its mineral depth and heat retention, which gives the wine remarkable tension despite its southern ripeness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay, produced using the traditional bottle fermentation method (Méthode Traditionnelle). Disgorged in June 2025 with a dosage of 6 g/l – a brut-typical value adjusted according to each batch. The close collaboration with the renowned sparkling wine producer Reinecker is evident: genuine sparkling wine expertise is at work here.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Ideal with oysters and fine seafood ceviche, as well as with scallops with lemon butter or goat’s cheese tartlets. Also an excellent choice as an elegant aperitif.

Special Features

The cooperation between Franz Keller winery and sparkling wine specialist Reinecker – jointly active at the Weingut am Klotz – lends this Blanc de Blancs a depth and precision that far exceeds the typical standard of regional sparkling wines. A sparkling wine that demonstrates what Baden can achieve.