Christmann&Kauffmann Cuvee 101 Riesling Brut Nature Sket 2019

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Christmann&Kauffmann
Label Name:
 
Cuvee 101 Riesling Brut Nature Sket
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Pfalz (Gimmeldingen / Königsbach)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff: 94 points (Ulrich Sautter, tasting 2024). Project noted as

Tasting Note
Almond, lemon-balm and citrus peel with coriander seed; juicy, very mineral and dense, elegant palate, ultra-fine persistent mousse and a long, slightly oily, extract-rich finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, smoked salmon, scallops, sushi/sashimi, shellfish; roast chicken, creamy seafood pasta, light fish dishes; tempura, spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes, dim sum.

Production Method
Hand-harvested biodynamic Riesling; spontaneous fermentation largely in used large oak; traditional bottle fermentation (méthode traditionnelle), extended lees ageing and disgorged without dosage (Brut Nature).

Vineyard Info
Sektgut Christmann & Kauffmann — collaboration of Steffen & Sophie Christmann with Mathieu Kauffmann (founded 2019). Focus on biodynamic viticulture in top Pfalz sites (Gimmeldingen/Königsbach).