Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 12 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement1 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: toasted brioche, yellow apple, almond, candied citrus

Palate: fine mousse, creamy mid-palate, savoury depth, long autolytic finish

A long-lees-aged Pinot-Chardonnay-Weissburgunder Sekt with fine mousse, creamy mid-palate and savoury autolytic depth; Volker Raumland's flagship Grande Cuvee.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters and brown bread
    Fine mousse and citrus cut shellfish brine.
  • Roast chicken with truffle
    Toasted brioche and almond echo truffle.
  • Comte cheese
    Savoury depth meets nutty aged cheese.
  • Lobster bisque
    Creamy mid-palate matches shellfish-cream soup.

History

Triumvirat is the Pinot-Chardonnay-Weissburgunder traditional-method Sekt Volker Raumland released as his flagship in 1991; the cuvee has been ageing longer on lees with each subsequent release.

  1. 1990: Volker Raumland founded a dedicated traditional-method Sekt house at Floersheim-Dalsheim
  2. 1991: First Triumvirat Grande Cuvee released
  3. 2020: Raumland joined the VDP.SEKT.STATUT

Facts

Producer
VDP.Sektgut Raumland · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir (40%), Chardonnay (35%), Pinot Blanc (25%)
Classification
VDP.SEKT.STATUT
Oak
Traditional-method second fermentation in bottle; over 90 months on lees
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 70 to 110 at retail
Drinking window
1 to 12 from disgorgement
First vintage
1991
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Triumvirat Grande Cuvee

What does Raumland Triumvirat Grande Cuvee taste like?

Toasted brioche, yellow apple, almond and candied citrus on the nose; fine mousse, creamy mid-palate, savoury depth and a long autolytic finish.

When should I drink Raumland Triumvirat Grande Cuvee?

Drink between 1 and 12 years from disgorgement. The wine continues to develop savoury complexity in bottle.

What food pairs with Raumland Triumvirat Grande Cuvee?

Oysters and brown bread, roast chicken with truffle and Comte cheese are top matches.

Is Raumland Triumvirat Grande Cuvee vegan?

Yes. The estate is EU-Bio certified and uses no animal-derived fining.

How long is Raumland Triumvirat Grande Cuvee aged?

Over 90 months on the lees in bottle, per the VDP.SEKT.STATUT Reserve specification.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid iconic medium body medium term mood elegant mood festive occasion celebration occasion cellar occasion gift occasion special old world organic pairs with aged cheese pairs with oysters pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pinot blanc pinot noir price premium sparkling traditional vegan

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