Langenlois Grosse Reserve Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature 2020

Wine description for Langenlois Grosse Reserve Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature 2020 by Loimer

Character

Fred Loimer is one of the defining figures of Austrian quality winemaking – and this Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature from the 2020 vintage is an impressive testament to his uncompromising signature style. As a Brut Nature – meaning without any dosage – the wine relies entirely on the natural ripeness and balance of its base wines. The result is a sparkling wine of strict precision, uniting freshness and depth without relying on easy flattery. A wine for people who value authenticity over mere pleasingness.

Terroir & Origin

The Kamptal north of Vienna, with the wine town of Langenlois at its heart, is one of the most exciting wine regions in Central Europe. The interplay of weathered primary rock soils – gneiss and mica schist – with the continental climate, characterised by cold nights and warm days, creates ideal conditions for wines with distinct mineral character and a lively acid structure. The 2020 vintage in Austria produced ripe, aromatically dense wines with good natural freshness – a solid foundation for a sparkling wine of this ambition.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The blend of Chardonnay, Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) is a classic Blanc de Blancs composition that draws on the strengths of each variety: Chardonnay brings structure and richness, Pinot Blanc adds elegance and texture, while Pinot Gris provides aromatic depth and body. The vinification as a Brut Nature – with no residual sugar added after disgorgement – demands the highest quality from the base wines and is a clear commitment to craftsmanship and terroir expression. Loimer, who has been farming biodynamically for years, infuses this wine with a philosophy that begins in the vineyard and ends in the glass.

Food Pairings

This dry, precise sparkling wine demands dishes of equal stature. It pairs outstandingly with oysters and fine seafood ceviche, as well as pan-fried turbot or scallops with pea purée. Creamy goat’s cheese or a classic Austrian Wiener Backhuhn (crispy fried chicken) also make delightful combinations – a nod to the Austrian culinary heritage from which this wine originates.