Petit Adler Sekt Brut

Wine description for Petit Adler Sekt Brut by Franz Keller

Colour & appearance

Radiant, pale golden yellow with a lively, broad mousse – a sparkling wine that shows character right from the glass.

Nose

Invitingly fruity: apple, citrus and white peach rise from the glass, underpinned by a fine yeasty note, a hint of aniseed, ginger and almonds. Fresh and welcoming, without any heaviness.

Palate

Fruit-driven and moreish, with stimulating, finely integrated effervescence. The 4 grams of dosage lend a dry yet not austere impression – invigorating, uncomplicated, with enough substance to be taken seriously.

Finish

Clean and refreshing, with a citrusy aftertaste and a trace of almond. Not a long finale, but a precise, appetising conclusion.

Terroir & origin

The grapes come from Kaiserstuhl vineyard sites on loess and clay – soils that promote fruit and richness. Weingut Franz Keller, established in Oberbergen since 1892, has mastered Spätburgunder and Chardonnay with Burgundian rigour; this sparkling wine displays the same meticulous care in a more accessible guise.

Grape varieties & vinification

Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder and Chardonnay – a cuvée combining fruit, structure and elegance. Traditional bottle fermentation, disgorged in November 2022. No extended lees ageing as with the estate’s Grosses Gewächs wines, but crafted with sound artisanal precision.

Food recommendations

A natural aperitif, yet equally versatile at the table: with smoked salmon, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, pan-fried pike-perch or a selection of young cheeses. Its fresh acidity and moderate dosage make it a flexible partner for light, aromatic cuisine.

Special features

The “little eagle” is the entry point into the world of Franz Keller – an estate that has held a Michelin star for over 55 years and whose Grosses Gewächs rank among Germany’s finest. This sparkling wine brings the same artisanal precision in an accessible, unpretentious format. Not a prestige cuvée, but an honest, well-crafted everyday sparkling wine – and that is precisely what makes it so endearing.