2020 Assmannshausen Frankenthal Blanc de Noir Brut Nature Winery Alexander Schregel Rheingau 0.75l

2020 Assmannshausen Frankenthal Blanc de Noir Brut Nature - Alexander Schregel Winery - Rheingau

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Origin

The grapes come from the famous steep Frankenthal vineyard in Assmannshausen, one of the classic Pinot Noir locations in the Rheingau. Precise, exciting wines are created here at a high altitude, cool and protected by the forest. Alexander Schregel interprets this historical terroir in a puristic and modern way.

Ausbau

The Pinot Noir grapes were picked by hand and spontaneously fermented in used wood. The base wine matured on the full yeast until August 2021. After traditional bottle fermentation, the sparkling wine was on the yeast for 36 months and was disgorged in August 2024. Bottled as Brut Nature without dosage.

Aroma and taste

The nose shows wild berries, red currants and rose hips, complemented by fresh herbs. Firm and precise on the palate with lively acidity and mineral freshness. The long yeast maturity brings fine brioche and bread crust notes. The mousse is fine and creamy, the finish is salty and long.

Food recommendations

Ideal as an aperitif as well as with salmon, poultry terrine, zucchini flowers or mature cheese. Also exciting with Asian cuisine with a slight spiciness. Served at 8–10 °C.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

2020 was warm and sunny in the Rheingau with a stable ripening phase. At higher altitudes such as Frankenthal, concentrated and precise base wines were created - ideal for high-quality sparkling wine.

Conclusion

The 2020 Frankenthal Blanc de Noir Brut Nature is a precise, uncompromisingly dry sparkling wine with depth and elegance. The combination of steep-slope minerality and long yeast maturity makes it a sparkling wine with a strong character and great demands.