Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Smoked salmon canape
    Toasty lees-autolysis bread notes and citrus drive lift cured salmon.
  • Berlin wine-bar aperitif Find berlin wine-bar aperitif on TableJourney →
    Bone-dry traditional-method German sparkling cleanses the palate before dinner.

How to serve Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Smoked salmon canape, Berlin wine-bar aperitif. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Von Buhl rebuilt its Sekt programme under Mathieu Kauffmann from 2013 with a long lees-ageing protocol; the Riesling Brut sits at the entry of the methode traditionnelle range and ages a minimum 40 months in bottle.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Reichsrat von Buhl · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Pfalz Sekt
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 24 to 35 at retail
Drinking window
2 to 8 from vintage
First vintage
2013
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut

What does Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Von Buhl's traditional-method Riesling Sekt, aged a minimum of 40 months on lees: bottle-fermented sparkling with green apple, citrus, brioche and a crisp dry close.

When should I drink Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut?

Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut?

Smoked salmon canape is the canonical pairing; Berlin wine-bar aperitif is the other strong match. Toasty lees-autolysis bread notes and citrus drive lift cured salmon.

Is Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Pfalz Sekt.

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