Cuvée 50 Lunes Sekt Brut Nature 2018

Wine Description for Cuvée 50 Lunes Sekt Brut Nature 2018 by Andres & Mugler

Colour & Appearance

Radiant golden yellow in the glass, threaded with a fine-bead, widely distributed perlage, which points to extended ageing on the lees. The mousse displays elegance and finesse.

Nose

Remarkably complex and multi-layered: apple and vineyard peach meet the typical yeast notes of freshly baked baguette and salted butter. Mineral hints of oyster shell join the composition – an umami-rich aromatics that immediately whets the appetite and does not deny the heritage of Champagne grape varieties.

Palate

Pure juiciness and precision on the palate. The fruit of apple and vineyard peach is complemented by fine toasted notes from barrel ageing, whilst a saline minerality provides length and depth. The carbonation is perfectly integrated, creamy-fine, never intrusive. Despite Brut Nature (zero dosage), the sparkling wine is far from austere, instead displaying impressive substance and structure.

Finish

Long, saline-mineral and marked by fine yeast spice. The earthy and nutty notes linger persistently and underscore the gastronomic character of this sparkling wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Classic Champagne cuvée from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, entirely barrel-aged. Traditional bottle fermentation with 50 lunar phases of lees ageing – a deliberately chosen timespan that lends this sparkling wine its complexity and creamy texture. Brut Nature without dosage, which demands precision and artisanal craftsmanship.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An outstanding food companion: ideal with porcini mushroom risotto, truffle-infused dishes, hazelnut butter ravioli, roasted root vegetables or aged Comté. The earthy and nutty notes of the sparkling wine harmonise perfectly with corresponding flavours on the plate.

Special Features

With this cuvée, Andres & Mugler demonstrate that German producer sparkling wines can compete on equal terms with great Champagnes. The combination of barrel ageing, extended lees maturation and Brut Nature philosophy yields a sparkling wine of impressive depth and gastronomic relevance – sparkling wine-making artistry in perfection.