Christmann&Kauffmann Cuvee 201 Pinot Brut Nature Sket 2019

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Christmann&Kauffmann
Label Name:
 
Cuvee 201 Pinot Brut Nature Sket
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Pfalz - Gimmeldingen (Kapellenberg)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff: 92 points (Cuvée No. 201, 2024 tasting). Coverage/release noted by VINUM and Weinwirtschaft; initial

Tasting Note
Bone-dry, fine mousse with brioche and toasty autolysis; red-berry notes (cranberry, raspberry), subtle almond and light savory/mineral salinity; crisp, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, roast chicken, pork belly, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Korean BBQ (lean cuts), Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Base wines underwent spontaneous (wild-yeast) fermentation in used barriques; traditional bottle fermentation (méthode traditionnelle), long lees aging and disgorged with zero dosage.

Vineyard Info
Sektgut Christmann & Kauffmann founded 2019 by Steffen & Sophie Christmann and Mathieu Kauffmann (ex-Bollinger). Terroir-focused sekt project from Pfalz vineyards, transitioning to biodynamic viticulture.