Here’s the 17th installment of The Wine Chef’s December “Advent Calendar” wine series.
Austria might not come to mind when you think of sparkling wine, but it should. The top tier of Austrian Sekt gives Champagne a run for its money. One standout example is the Loimer Langenlois Grosse Reserve Blanc de Blancs, an elegant, bone-dry bubbly that delivers the best of Austria in a bottle.
Weingut Loimer, the producer behind this gem, one of the most internationally respected Austrian wineries. Located in Langenlois, a charming town in Austria’s Kamptal wine region, the winery is known for its dedication to biodynamic farming. Loimer brings a thoughtful, eco-conscious approach to winemaking; unsurprisingly, this care shines through in the wines.
Four Reasons the Langenlois Grosse Reserve Blanc de Blancs Stands Out
It’s a blanc de blancs, meaning the wine is made exclusively from white grape varieties: 60% Chardonnay, 36% Pinot Blanc, and 4% Pinot Gris. The use of only white grapes leads to a crisp, clean, and refreshing style of wine.
It proudly holds the title of Austrian Sekt g.U. Grosse Reserve, which signifies its quality and places it among the world’s finest sparkling wines, on par with Champagne.
It’s produced using the traditional method (méthode champenoise), which involves secondary fermentation in the bottle. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 36 months, allowing it to develop a rich depth of flavor, creamy texture, and nuanced complexity.
It’s a brut nature. This sparkling wine is bone dry, with little to no added
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