{"product_id":"griesel-compagnie-pinot-noir-auerbacher-hollberg-brut-nature-2019-white","title":"Griesel \u0026 Compagnie Pinot Noir Auerbacher Höllberg Brut Nature 2019 white","description":"\u003cp\u003eGriesel \u0026amp; Compagnie Pinot Noir Auerbacher Höllberg Brut Nature 2019 is a razor‑precise Blanc de Noirs that shows just how serious German sparkling wine can be. Crafted from Spätburgunder and left completely undosed (Dosage Zéro), it delivers purity, finesse and length in equal measure. With only 933 bottles produced and top scores from both Falstaff (96 points, 2nd place in Blanc de Noirs) and Robert Parker (96+), this is a collector‑worthy grower sparkler from the Hessische Bergstraße.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine typically shows a pale, shimmering straw to very light onion‑skin hue, with a fine, persistent mousse that speaks to its long maturation on the lees. The nose is detailed and expressive: red apple skin, quince and yellow citrus peel mingle with spring blossoms, brioche crumb, and a stony, almost smoky mineral note from the diorite soils. With air, more subtle layers appear—hints of red currant, almond and a touch of baking spice from the French oak.\n\nOn the palate, this Brut Nature is taut, dry and deeply structured, with the precision you’d expect from Pinot Noir grown on a high plateau. Juicy yet firm citrus and orchard fruit are wrapped around a salty, cool minerality, with very fine, focused bubbles carrying flavors of pink grapefruit, crunchy pear, red apple and a delicate hint of hazelnut. The spontaneous fermentation and malolactic give a creamy, textural mid‑palate that balances the linear acidity, while the finish is long, bone‑dry and mouthwatering, leaving a chalky grip and echoing notes of toast and stone. Thanks to 45 months on the lees and its vibrant acid backbone, this 2019 has excellent aging potential—expect further complexity over the next 5–8 years, gaining more brioche, nutty and savory nuances while retaining its core of freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit for this cuvée comes from the Auerbacher Höllberg, specifically a plateau parcel at around 180 meters above sea level in the Hessische Bergstraße. The site faces west, benefitting from long afternoon light but cool evening temperatures, and is rooted in loess loam over diorite—conditions that combine ripeness with pronounced mineral tension. The Pinot Noir vines were planted in 1996, giving them the maturity to deliver concentration and precision at modest yields. Harvest is carried out by hand to ensure pristine, carefully selected bunches for sparkling wine production. Fermentation and malolactic conversion take place spontaneously in French oak, adding texture and complexity without overwhelming the fruit. After the base wine is created, it undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and spends an impressive 45 months on the lees, building depth, fine mousse and autolytic character. The wine is disgorged without dosage (Dosage Zéro), as of 23 May 2024 for this release, resulting in a Brut Nature expression that reflects the vineyard, the vintage and the grape with absolute clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis precise, dry Blanc de Noirs shines at the table with refined yet flavorful dishes. Think oysters, scallops, and delicate white fish crudo, as well as sashimi and nigiri where minerality and texture can really stand out. It also pairs beautifully with lightly smoked trout, poultry terrine, veal carpaccio, sushi, and fine charcuterie, as well as soft goat’s cheese or aged hard cheeses that aren’t too overpowering. Serve well‑chilled, ideally at 8–10°C, to emphasize its freshness and fine mousse. A brief decant in a carafe or simply pouring into larger white‑wine or tulip‑shaped sparkling glasses after opening can help the wine unfold its more subtle, autolytic and spicy notes, especially if you’re serving it with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGriesel \u0026amp; Compagnie has rapidly established itself as one of Germany’s most exciting traditional‑method sparkling wine specialists, helping to put the Hessische Bergstraße on the map for serious Sekt. Working from Bensheim, the estate focuses on terroir‑driven, long‑lees‑aged sparkling wines from classic varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a clear emphasis on precision, low intervention and site expression. Their parcel‑specific bottlings—like this Auerbacher Höllberg—highlight the nuances of individual vineyards through careful viticulture, spontaneous fermentations and extended maturation. In a relatively short time, Griesel \u0026amp; Compagnie has earned critical acclaim and high scores from leading publications, becoming a benchmark producer in the region and a reference point within the new wave of ambitious German sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griesel \u0026 Compagnie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252603179345,"sku":"VC-14447","price":84.03,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/bild_griesel_und_compagnie_pinot_noir_auerbacher_hoellberg_brut_nature_2019_1280x1280_cafbf8ae-3503-41a3-bf5b-a005e97ee466.jpg?v=1783445353","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/griesel-compagnie-pinot-noir-auerbacher-hollberg-brut-nature-2019-white","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}