In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon zest, brioche
Palate: citrus, toast, mineral
Becker's traditional-method dry Riesling Sekt: bottle-fermented, slate-driven, citrus-bright sparkling with toasty lees autolysis.
What it pairs with
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Smoked salmon canapes
Toasty Sekt lifts smoked salmon and lemon, the German celebration starter. -
Aperitivo with charcuterie
Riesling Sekt's high acid and bubbles cleanse the palate between bites. -
Fried calamari
Bubbles and brisk acid refresh against crispy fried squid.
How to serve J.B. Becker Riesling Brut Sekt
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Smoked salmon canapes, Aperitivo with charcuterie, Fried calamari. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Becker's traditional-method Riesling Sekt is the Walluf estate's bottle-fermented celebration cuvee, made in the same old-school style as the still wines.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut J.B. Becker
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Deutscher Sekt b.A. Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about J.B. Becker Riesling Brut Sekt
What does J.B. Becker Riesling Brut Sekt taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lemon zest, brioche. On the palate, citrus, toast, mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Becker's traditional-method dry Riesling Sekt: bottle-fermented, slate-driven, citrus-bright sparkling with toasty lees autolysis.
When should I drink J.B. Becker Riesling Brut Sekt?
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 J.B. Becker Riesling Brut Sekt?
Smoked salmon canapes is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aperitivo with charcuterie and Fried calamari. Toasty Sekt lifts smoked salmon and lemon, the German celebration starter.
Is J.B. Becker Riesling Brut Sekt 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 J.B. Becker Riesling Brut Sekt?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Deutscher Sekt b.A. Rheingau.