Gimmeldinger Quacken Sekt Brut Nature 2020

Wine Description for Gimmeldinger Quacken Sekt Brut Nature 2020 by Christmann & Kauffmann

Character

An uncompromising, puristic sparkling wine of international calibre. Shaped by the radical credo of zero dosage, this Sekt presents itself on the palate as incredibly tense, razor-sharp in focus, and with a vibrating, energetic structure. The extended lees ageing lends it a fine, dense texture without any baroque heaviness – an intellectual pleasure that perfectly reflects the clarity and uncompromising signature of the house.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes originate from the vineyards of the Palatinate Mittelhaardt around Gimmeldingen. Here, the vines meet soils of limestone and coloured sandstone. A crucial factor for the freshness is the cool air currents that flow down from the Palatinate Forest at night, preserving the vital acidity in the berries. As Germany’s first purely biodynamic sparkling wine estate, the winery works strictly according to the guidelines of respekt-BIODYN, in order to bring the vibrancy of these soils unadulterated into the bottle.

Grape Variety & Vinification

This single-varietal Chardonnay from the 2020 vintage was vinified with the utmost artisanal care. The grapes are hand-harvested into small 8-kilo crates and pressed extremely quickly. This is followed by spontaneous fermentation in large wooden casks. Entirely in keeping with the natural wine philosophy of the trio Christmann and Kauffmann, fining and the use of sulphur were avoided. After an extensive lees ageing of at least 31 months, the Sekt was disgorged completely dry, without dosage.

Food Pairings

This sophisticated Brut Nature is a magnificent partner for food. It shines in combination with fresh oysters, delicate wild-caught Arctic char sashimi with chives, or a puristically prepared cod with Beurre Blanc. Its vital acid structure also provides an excellent counterpoint to paper-thin, matured Pata Negra ham.