Weissburgunder Extra Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic borderlands of the southern Pfalz and Alsace, Weingut Bernhart’s Weissburgunder Extra Brut is a sparkling masterpiece crafted using the traditional method of bottle fermentation. The Weissburgunder grapes are grown in the limestone-rich Kalkmergel soils of Schweigen-Rechtenbach, where the cool climate and unique cross-border terroir impart a vibrant acidity and deep mineral complexity. This bone-dry sparkling wine undergoes extended lees aging, which softens the naturally crisp profile of Pinot Blanc with a delicate, creamy mousse and subtle brioche undertones. It stands as a testament to the Bernhart family's dedication to artisanal craftsmanship, capturing the tension and elegance of their historic vineyards in every bubble.
🍾 About the Producer
Located in Schweigen-Rechtenbach at the southernmost tip of the Pfalz along the French border, Weingut Bernhart is a distinguished family-run estate renowned for bridging German and Alsatian viticultural traditions. Led by Gerd Bernhart, a member of the prestigious VDP since 2004, the estate crafts expressive, site-transparent wines from venerable cross-border sites like the Schweigener Sonnenberg. The winery is celebrated for its deep limestone-rich terroirs, which yield extraordinarily mineral, complex, and age-worthy Burgundian varieties—notably refined Spätburgunder, Weissburgunder, and Chardonnay—alongside tension-filled, crystalline dry Rieslings.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Weissburgunder