Griesel Blanc de Noirs 2022

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Griesel
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Noirs
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Hessische Bergstraße
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff: 92+ points (2025). Common trade notes: disgorged after ~20–22 months on lees

Tasting Note
Fine, salmon-tinged mousse with red-fruit notes (strawberry, sour cherry), brioche, lemon zest and saline minerality. Fresh acidity, lively texture and a precise, crisp finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, shrimp and other shellfish; smoked salmon, soft cheeses, roast chicken, mushroom risotto; sushi, sashimi, tempura, light Thai fish dishes, dim sum.

Production Method
Traditional bottle fermentation (Méthode Traditionnelle); base wines spontaneously fermented, portion aged in wood; 20–22 months on lees; low dosage (approx. 2–4 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Griesel & Compagnie (Sekthaus Griesel) from Bensheim on the Hessische Bergstraße is a modern, highly regarded German sekt producer focusing on traditional-method sparkling wines and site‑driven cuvées.