Spatburgunder Blanc de Noir Extra Brut
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of release to appreciate its vibrant freshness and crisp mineral character.
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Fresh oysters, roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto
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Crafted by the historic Bernhart estate on the French-German border of the southern Pfalz, this Spätburgunder Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut is a sparkling wine of remarkable precision. Sourced from Pinot Noir grapes grown on the steep, limestone-rich slopes of the Schweigener Sonnenberg, the fruit is gently whole-cluster pressed immediately after harvest to prevent the extraction of red pigments from the skins. This traditional method yields a pale, straw-colored base wine that undergoes secondary bottle fermentation and extended lees aging. The resulting Sekt beautifully marries the structural power of Pinot Noir with the chalky, mineral-driven tension of the border's unique Kalkmergel soils, offering a refined mousse and a bone-dry, elegant finish.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Located in the southern Pfalz municipality of Schweigen-Rechtenbach, right on the German-French border, Weingut Bernhart is a highly acclaimed family-run estate led by Gerd Bernhart. The winery is renowned for its unique cross-border terroir, managing historic vineyards such as the Sonnenberg, where limestone-rich soils yield exceptionally elegant, mineral-driven wines. As a member of the prestigious VDP, Bernhart focuses on traditional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture, specializing in powerful, expressive Spätburgunder and precise, structured Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder. Their wines, aged in traditional oak casks and barriques, beautifully reflect the complex Kalkmergel soils of this historic border region. Address: Hauptstraße 19, 76889 Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Pfalz, Germany. Website: https://www.weingut-bernhart.de