Frank John Riesling Brut min. 50 Mon. Hefelager Bio 2018 white

Frank John Riesling Brut 2016 is a delicately crafted organic sparkling wine from Germany’s Pfalz region, made exclusively from Riesling and aged for a minimum of 50 months on the lees. Produced in very limited quantities, it offers a sophisticated alternative to Champagne with a distinctly German precision and purity. This long-lees-aged Brut captures the elegance of traditional-method sparkling wine while showcasing the energy and character of top Pfalz Riesling.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Riesling Brut shows a bright, pale straw color with fine, persistent bubbles that form a delicate mousse. On the nose, expect vibrant aromas of green apple, quince and lemon zest, layered with white flowers, subtle brioche, and a hint of wet slate from the extended lees aging. The palate is dry, taut and refined, with Riesling’s hallmark acidity giving the wine a racy backbone. Crisp citrus and orchard fruit are intertwined with notes of freshly baked bread, roasted nuts, and a gentle minerality that lingers on the finish. The long time on the lees adds texture and creaminess, balancing the linear freshness with depth and complexity. Enjoyable now for its tension and finesse, this 2016 vintage has the structure to develop further nuance over the next 5–8 years under proper cellaring.

Production
Sourced from organically farmed vineyards in the Pfalz, this wine reflects the region’s sunny, relatively warm climate and diverse, mineral-rich soils, which suit Riesling particularly well. Fruit is carefully hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve natural acidity, then gently pressed to obtain a pure, fine must. The base wine is fermented with meticulous temperature control, after which it undergoes a traditional second fermentation in bottle. The wine remains on the lees for a minimum of 50 months (‚min. 50 Mon. Hefelager‘), gaining complexity, texture and autolytic character before disgorgement and a carefully judged Brut dosage.

Food & Serving
This Riesling Brut is an excellent partner for refined appetizers such as oysters, sashimi, ceviche or tartare, and works beautifully with sushi, tempura, and light seafood dishes. It also pairs well with goat cheese, soft-ripened cheeses, poultry in light cream sauces, or crisp vegetable dishes and salads. Serve well chilled at 8–10 °C to highlight its freshness and finesse. A brief 5–10 minutes in the glass is enough for the wine to open up; decanting is not necessary, but pouring into a quality sparkling wine glass or tulip-shaped white wine glass will best showcase its aromatic complexity.

Producer
Frank John is a respected name in German wine, known for a purist, Burgundian-influenced approach and a strong commitment to organic and often biodynamic principles. Based in the Pfalz, the estate focuses on producing characterful, terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention, allowing the vineyards and vintages to speak clearly. Over the years, Frank John has earned a loyal following among sommeliers and wine enthusiasts for his precise, ageworthy Rieslings and elegant, traditionally made sparkling wines, which highlight the Pfalz as a source of world-class, artisanal German wine.

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