Griesel & Compagnie Pinot Noir Auerbacher Fürstenlager Brut Nature 2017 white

Griesel & Compagnie Pinot Noir Auerbacher Fürstenlager Brut Nature 2017 is a characterful German sparkling wine crafted from Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) grown in one of Hessische Bergstraße’s most prized sites. Made as a Brut Nature, it is completely dry, with no dosage added, allowing the vineyard and vintage to speak with clarity and precision. This blanc de noirs style combines the finesse of Pinot Noir with the elegance and tension of top-quality traditional-method sparkling wine.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this 2017 Brut Nature shows a pale, shimmering straw to light gold hue with delicate, persistent bubbles that form a fine mousse. The nose is refined and focused, offering notes of crisp red apple peel, pear skin and citrus zest, layered with hints of white flowers, brioche, crushed chalk and a subtle, spicy undertone from the Pinot Noir. On the palate, the wine is taut, dry and laser-precise, with Pinot Noir lending a gentle vinosity and structure beneath the crystalline acidity. Flavors of green and yellow orchard fruits, lemon pith, white currant and a touch of red berry mingle with saline, mineral notes and a whisper of nut and pastry from extended maturation on the lees. The Brut Nature style makes the finish long, pure and mouthwatering, with a fine, chalky grip. This vintage has the concentration and structure to continue evolving for several more years in bottle, gaining further complexity and creaminess while retaining its spine of freshness.

Production
The fruit for this wine comes from the Auerbacher Fürstenlager, a renowned site in the Hessische Bergstraße characterized by steep slopes, good drainage and mineral-rich soils that promote concentration and elegance in Pinot Noir. Grapes are typically harvested by hand to preserve berry integrity and to allow strict selection in the vineyard. The base wine is produced with gentle pressing of whole clusters to obtain very clear juice, followed by a precise, cool fermentation to preserve aromatic purity. The secondary fermentation takes place in bottle in the traditional method, with extended aging on the lees to build texture, complexity and fine mousse before disgorgement without dosage, resulting in a Brut Nature expression of the site and grape.

Food & Serving
This Brut Nature sparkling is a versatile gastronomic partner, pairing beautifully with oysters, scallops, sushi and sashimi, as well as delicate fish dishes, ceviche, and tartares. Its structure and dry profile also make it a fine match for poultry, lightly smoked trout, goat cheese, soft-rind cheeses and refined vegetable dishes such as asparagus or seasonal salads. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C to highlight its tension and minerality. A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or an elegant sparkling wine decanter can help the wine open aromatically, but extended decanting is not necessary.

Producer
Griesel & Compagnie is a quality-focused sparkling specialist based in the Hessische Bergstraße, a small but historic wine region in Germany that is gaining increasing recognition for its cool-climate finesse. The estate has built a reputation for crafting serious, terroir-driven Sekts with a strong emphasis on traditional-method production, low intervention in the cellar and precise vineyard work. By working closely with top sites such as Auerbacher Fürstenlager and championing varieties like Pinot Noir and Riesling, Griesel & Compagnie has become one of the driving forces behind the renaissance of premium German sparkling wine, helping to put the Hessische Bergstraße on the map for discerning wine lovers.

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