AUS Bruant Brut Nature ungeschwefelt 2020

Degorgement 30.9.2021

Light straw yellow, green reflections, intense perlage

Bruant consists of 100% pansa blanca, which we also know as Xarel-lo. On the nose, a note of toasted grey bread with plenty of butter and honey is captivating. Ginger and candied and grilled pineapple are wonderfully complementary. Apricots, mirabelle plums and unripe banana remain discreetly in the background. Yellow blossoms and a gentle maritime breeze should be mentioned as a side note. The short yeast storage has left only delicate traces. It appears tidy, chalky and clear.

Bruant is invigorating and uplifting. On the palate, the effervescent carbonic acid dominates at first. However, this mixture quickly dissolves on the palate and opens the stage for the essential things. The wine behind the carbonic acid is racy and lean. Xarel-lo has little aromatic potential per se, but it has all the more tendency towards rich mouthfeel. So it comes across as stony, grassy and almost salty. In addition, a hint of banana comes out wonderfully retronasally, without wanting to convey sweetness or opulence. This form of banana seems green, crisp and exciting. The aftertaste is again stony and clear. A nuance of lime and smokiness sets the final chord.