Gumpoldskirchen Grosse Reserve Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Gumpoldskirchen Grosse Reserve Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature 1500ml Magnum by Loimer

Colour & Appearance

Luminous lemon yellow with golden and green reflections. The perlage is fine and active, the mousse elegant, though not of excessive persistence – a sign of natural vinification without dosage.

Nose

The 78 months on lees have transformed this Blanc de Noirs: mirabelle plums and peach on warm cake base, hints of Tarte Tatin, alongside tropical notes of pineapple and mango. The autolysis aromas reveal themselves in warm brioche with salted butter. Yet Loimer masterfully balances this opulence with freshness: lime and lemon zest, maritime oyster shell, wet chalk and mineral stone provide tension and depth.

Palate

Multifaceted and complex on the attack. The warm fruit merges with the creamy yeast autolysis, which lingers on the palate for minutes. Behind this builds a cool, mineral elegance – crisp and precise. Not opulent, but characterised by subtle complexity. Almond and hazelnut in the finish underscore the maturity.

Finish

Long, mineral and carried by nutty notes. The Brut Nature vinification demonstrates its strength: pure precision without distracting sweetness, yet remarkable length.

Terroir & Origin

From Gumpoldskirchen, a historic wine region south of Vienna, renowned for its chalky soils. Loimer, actually based in Langenlois, demonstrates its prowess here with red wine varieties for sparkling wine – an Austrian speciality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

An unusual cuvée of Pinot Noir, Zweigelt and St. Laurent – all red wine varieties, vinified white. The impressive 78 months on lees impart structure and complexity. Brut Nature means zero dosage – a bold step that demands absolute quality.

Food Pairing Recommendations

With oysters and seafood, pan-fried turbot or scallops. The nutty notes harmonise wonderfully with brioche with truffle or aged Comté. Also an excellent choice with calf’s sweetbreads or guinea fowl in cream sauce.

Special Features

The magnum bottle (1500ml) guarantees optimal maturation. An ambitious Austrian sparkling wine that competes with Champagne on equal terms – at a fraction of the price.