Domaine Barmès-Buecher : Brut Nature 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Domaine Barmès-Buecher Brut Nature 2022

Tasting notes

Colour
A delicate pale straw hue dresses this sparkling white wine, enhanced by a particularly fine effervescence.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals great freshness, exuding springtime scents of meadow and white flowers. These are interwoven with vibrant fruity notes of green pear and apple, along with hints of citrus such as grapefruit and lemon zest.

Palate
Despite its pure profile, the palate offers a rich, full and creamy texture. The elegant effervescence blends seamlessly with a racy, refreshing acidity. Citrus flavours and white stone fruit are accompanied by a mineral dimension and subtle honeyed notes, stretching towards a persistent and particularly thirst-quenching finish.

Food and wine pairing

Ideal for elevating an aperitif with delicate canapés, this wine also pairs wonderfully with seafood such as oysters, prawns or scallops. It works equally well with white fish, herb-roasted poultry, dishes with a tangy edge such as ceviche, or soft cheeses like brie and camembert.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate the complexity of the Brut Nature 2022, it is recommended to serve it well chilled, at an ideal temperature of between 13 and 15°C.

Other characteristics

This wine stands out for its extremely dry profile, with a residual sugar level below 0.5 g/L, which explains why it is made without dosage. Its acidity reaches 6.65 g/L, while its alcohol content stands at 12.5%.

The pure, biodynamic expression of a great Crémant d'Alsace

The estate

Born in 1985 from the union of two winegrowing families, the Domaine Barmès-Buecher spans 18 hectares at the heart of Alsace, in the village of Wettolsheim. A pioneer of environmentally respectful viticulture, the estate has been certified biodynamic since 2001. Today, Geneviève Barmès and her children, Sophie Barmès-Blanquart and Maxime Barmès, lead the domaine. They uphold a demanding philosophy centred on listening to nature and minimal intervention in the cellar, in order to reveal the deep identity of their terroirs through wines of great authenticity.

The vineyard

The grapes used for this Crémant d'Alsace come from plots spread across a little over three hectares in the communes of Wettolsheim, Turckheim, Wintzenheim and Eguisheim. With an average age of around thirty years, the vines benefit from east-facing exposures and thrive on a diversity of soils, ranging from clay-limestone hillsides to sandy-loam plains. Vineyard management favours manual work and controlled yields to ensure optimal fruit quality.

Winemaking and ageing

The production of the Brut Nature 2022 relies on a minimal-intervention approach. Following manual harvesting, the grapes undergo a very gentle, prolonged pressing. The juice flows by gravity before beginning fermentation in stainless steel tanks, driven exclusively by indigenous yeasts. This fermentation is deliberately halted by cold temperatures to preserve the natural sugars needed for the second fermentation. This second fermentation takes place spontaneously in the bottle, without any addition of yeast or sugar. The wine then ages on the lees for 24 months before being disgorged with no dosage liqueur added.

Grape varieties

This wine is made from a blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Chardonnay.