Griesel & Compagnie Chardonnay Prestige Brut Nature 2020 white

Griesel & Compagnie Chardonnay Brut Nature Prestige 2020 is a crystalline, terroir-driven German sparkling wine that shows just how serious Chardonnay-based Sekt can be. Crafted as a Brut Nature, it is completely unsweetened, highlighting purity, tension and the character of the Hessische Bergstraße. Awarded 3rd place at the prestigious VINUM Deutscher Sekt Award 2025 (Category 1: Burgunder-Sekte, 93 points), this cuvée stands out for its precision and refined complexity.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the Chardonnay Brut Nature Prestige 2020 shimmers a pale, lemon-gold with a fine, persistent bead of tiny bubbles. The nose is immediately complex and inviting: notes of dried fruits and golden apple meet warm brioche, subtle herbal spice and a touch of walnut, reflecting extended lees contact and meticulous craftsmanship. On the palate, the wine is focused and linear, with a distinctly citrus-driven profile. Lemon zest, salted lemon and green apple peel take the lead, supported by a fine, creamy mousse that never feels heavy. The texture is both silky and taut, with a firm, mouthwatering acidity delivering energy and drive across the mid-palate. The finish is long, marked by green apple skin, saline citrus and a delicate nuttiness. Enjoy it now for its tension and vibrancy, or cellar for another 4–6 years to allow further complexity and autolytic notes to unfold.

Production
Sourced from Chardonnay vines on the cool slopes of the Hessische Bergstraße, this Sekt benefits from a marginal, hillside climate and mineral-rich soils that naturally favor freshness and finesse over opulence. Grapes are typically harvested by hand at relatively low potential alcohol to preserve acidity and aromatic delicacy. After a gentle pressing of whole clusters, the base wine is fermented in stainless steel and/or neutral vessels to highlight purity of fruit. The traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) is then employed, with the second fermentation taking place in bottle and an extended period of aging on the lees to develop brioche, nut and herbal nuances. As a Brut Nature, no dosage is added at disgorgement, leaving the structure, minerality and precision of the Chardonnay to speak clearly.

Food & Serving
This Brut Nature is a natural partner for refined, mineral-driven dishes: think oysters, scallops crudo, sashimi, ceviche, or simply grilled white fish with lemon and herbs. It also works beautifully with soft goat cheese, lightly aged hard cheeses, sushi, tempura and delicately seasoned poultry. Serve well-chilled at around 7–9°C (45–48°F) to emphasize its vibrancy and tension. A brief 10–15 minutes in a decanter or in the glass can help the wine open aromatically, but extended decanting is not necessary—allow the fine mousse to unfurl gradually in the glass.

Producer
Griesel & Compagnie has rapidly established itself as one of Germany’s most exciting Sekt producers, helping to redefine the country’s image for high-end sparkling wine. Working from the Hessische Bergstraße, a comparatively small and lesser-known region, the estate has become a reference point for terroir-focused, traditionally made Sekte that rival many international benchmarks. Through a focus on hand-harvesting, meticulous base wine production and long lees aging, Griesel & Compagnie has earned significant critical acclaim, including top placements at competitions such as the VINUM Deutscher Sekt Award. The Chardonnay Brut Nature Prestige 2020 is a testament to their ambition: a precise, bone-dry sparkling wine that showcases both the potential of Chardonnay in Germany and the rising stature of German Sekt on the world stage.

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