Langenlois Grosse Reserve NV, Blanc de Blancs, brut nature

Description

Cellar

Harvest: selective harvest by hand in 20kg crates on 21^st and 25^th September 2018, 6^th September 2019
Maceration time: no, whole cluster pressing (yield: 50 liter juice from 100 kg grapes)
Pre-clarifying: sedimentation 36-48 hours

1.Fermentation: spontaneous fermentation in wooden barrels at 18-22° C, 4 weeks, then malolactic fermentation
Aging:
2018: in wooden barrels on full lees for 12 months and on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 8 months,
2019: in wooden barrels on full lees for 12 months and on the fine lees in big wooden barrels for 8 months.

2. Fermentation
Bottling: 20.08.2020
Lees aging: 36 month on the lees
Disgorged: September 2023
Dosage: 0 (zero) g/l
SO2 addition: 15 mg/l after malolactic fermentation, at disgorgement no addition of sulphur, free not determinable (<10) mg/l; total 21 mg/l Bottle aging: recommended between 12 & 36 months after disgorgement

Tasting note
Wonderful effervescence with intensive fine bubbles and foam – very long-lasting.  The bouquet exudes fine brioche notes along with aromas of nut crescent, apple peel and grape seed. On the palate dances the finest mousseux – very elegant and focused – accompanied by tones of lemon sorbet, pear and quince. Powerful fruit and crisp acidity expression. Wonderfully dry and structured with a refreshing finish; the noble length reflects gorgeous salinity. A fabulous sparkling wine that can stand with the great champagnes! (tasted by wine academic Johannes Fiala)

Food recommendation
Recommended with fish, seafood

Grape variety
Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris