Spätburgunder Sekt Brut Nature 2017

Wine description for Pinot Noir sparkling wine Brut Nature 2017 from Clemens Busch

This exceptional sparkling wine is produced on the steep Moselle, where slate terraces slope down to the river and the art of winemaking has been cultivated for centuries. Clemens Busch, known for his uncompromising biodynamic approach and precise Riesling interpretations, surprises us here with a rarely encountered speciality: a Pinot Noir sparkling wine Brut Naturewhich combines the finesse of the red Burgundy grape with the mineral rigour of the Moselle landscape.

Terroir and craftsmanship

Die Mosel, primär Riesling-Territorium, zeigt hier eine ihrer verborgenen Facetten. Auf den kargen Schieferböden, die tagsüber die Sonnenwärme speichern und nachts langsam abgeben, entwickelt der Spätburgunder eine bemerkenswerte Präzision. Die Bezeichnung “Brut Nature” verrät bereits die kompromisslose Herangehensweise: kein Dosage-Zusatz nach der Flaschengärung, nichts, was die pure Ausdruckskraft des Weins und seiner Herkunft verschleiern könnte.

Nose

The nose presents a fascinating mixture of red wild berries and Sour cherriesunderpinned with fine yeast notes and a subtle allusion to Brioche. With increasing aeration, nuances of white pepper and a hint of Shale mineral - that unmistakable signature of the Moselle, which is not denied even in this sparkling wine.

Palate

On the palate, the sparkling wine captivates with its Tight structure and Vibrating acidwhich harmonises perfectly with the fine, persistent perlage. The 2017 vintage, characterised by a certain warmth, gives the wine a subtle depth without compromising its elegance. The fruit is precisely characterised: redcurrants and unripe strawberries are framed by a fine bitter note and a crystalline minerality. The low residual sugar content emphasises the seriousness of this sparkling wine - a sparkling wine that makes you think, not just celebrate.

Food pairing suggestions

This sparkling wine calls for culinary partners of similar precision: Oysters with a squeeze of lemon, Salmon sashimi or a Veal carpaccio with truffle oil would elegantly accompany the multi-layered structure of this wine. Also to a Goat's cheese from the Moselle a fascinating dialogue could develop.

Time dimension

While the sparkling wine is already a pleasure to drink, its structural integrity points to a remarkable future. Maturity potential towards. The next five years should bring additional complexity and an even deeper integration of the components - a testament to the quality of craftsmanship and depth that Pinot Noir can also achieve on the Moselle if it falls into the right hands.