Karthäuserhof Brut traditionelle Flaschengärung

Wine description for Karthäuserhof Brut traditional bottle fermentation by Karthäuserhof

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, pale yellow with elegant silvery reflections. The perlage is ultra-fine and broadly distributed – a sign of artisanal precision and extended ageing on the lees.

Nose

The nose unfolds with remarkable finesse: citrus, green apple and a cool limestone minerality form the fresh opening, underpinned by a delicate herbal spice. With air, the sparkling wine opens beautifully – brioche, oyster shell, a hint of sea breeze, green tea and grapefruit join in. Complex, yet always elegant and precise.

Palate

On the palate, this sparkling wine demonstrates what German sparkling wine culture means at the highest level: razor-sharp, cool and mouth-watering, whilst possessing a remarkably creamy texture. The acidity is fine-nerved and invigorating, without ever being cutting. A sparkling wine that shines both as an apéritif and has the ambition to accompany great dishes.

Finish

Long, saline-mineral and characterised by sustained freshness. The finish lingers with fine citrus and yeast notes – one simply doesn’t want to stop drinking.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A convincing blend of 80% Riesling and 20% Pinot Blanc, vinified using the traditional bottle fermentation method. After impressive 36 months of ageing on the lees and a restrained dosage of merely 1.5 g/l, this sparkling wine presents itself as a Brut of great purity. Mathieu Kaufmann, a cellar master with unmistakably French spirit, is responsible.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Ideal with oysters and fine seafood platters, as well as with sashimi, goat’s cheese or light starters with citrus vinaigrette. Of course, also an elegant apéritif in its own right.

Special Features

A sparkling wine that, with French Champagne methodology and Moselle Riesling soul, builds a convincing bridge between two worlds – whilst offering an exceptional price-to-quality ratio.