Ehrenhausen Grosse Reserve Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
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fresh oysters, roasted poultry, aged hard cheeses
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Weingut Tement's Ehrenhausen Grosse Reserve Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is a masterclass in Austrian sparkling wine, reflecting the dramatic, steep limestone slopes of Southern Styria. Crafted using the traditional method, this sparkling wine undergoes extensive lees aging to develop profound complexity while retaining its signature mineral tension. The name Ehrenhausen pays homage to the historic wine-growing region characterized by coralline limestone soils, which impart a distinct salty minerality and vibrant acidity. As a 'Brut Nature,' it is bottled without any added dosage, allowing the pure, unadorned terroir of Styria and the pristine fruit to shine. This bottling represents the pinnacle of the Austrian Sekt quality pyramid, showcasing how the region's cool climate and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts can produce sparkling wines of breathtaking elegance, structure, and longevity.
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Established in 1959 in the picturesque hills of Southern Styria, Austria, Weingut Tement is a family-run estate globally renowned for defining the modern standard of Austrian Sauvignon Blanc. Now managed by the third generation, Armin and Stefan Tement, the winery is situated on the steep, limestone-rich slopes of the legendary Zieregg vineyard. Operating under strict biodynamic principles, the estate focuses on minimal intervention, spontaneous fermentation, and extended lees aging in neutral oak casks to preserve the intense minerality of their terroir. Their signature single-vineyard wines, particularly the iconic Ried Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc and Ried Grassnitzberg, showcase an unparalleled tension and longevity that have cemented Tement's reputation as one of Austria's premier wine estates.