Georg Breuer Brut 2008

Country: Germany
Region: Rheingau
Varietal(s): Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc
Alcohol: 12.5%
Serving Temperature: 8 Degrees

Soils

The grapes are sourced from vineyards with loamy sedimentation over a bed rock of Taunus slate.

Wine estate

Implementing a strict quality philosophy Bernhard Breuer turned the family-owned wine estate with its 40 hectares into a leading estate in the Rheingau. Today Theresa Breuer runs the estate, supported by pro- duction manager Hermann Schmoranz and cellar master Markus Lundén.

Wine description

This sparkling wine is produced by the Method Traditional, which is the equivalent to the Methode Cham- penoise. The second fermentation of the wines takes place in the bottle. It rests over 7 years on the yeast, before the first tranche is disgorged.

Character

Very fine mousse combined with depth and complexity. Bright yellow colour with notes of citrus and stone fruit flavours. Fine creaminess, coupled with some length in the after taste.

Food pairing

Drink at 8° C, well chilled. As an aperitif but also with marinated salmon or fish in light sauces. Alcohol 12,5% · Residual sugar 0,6g/l · Total acidity 7,9g/l