Raumland: MonRose Grande Cuvee Extra Brut 2012

Parker om: MonRose Grande Cuvee Extra Brut

From the marl limestone soils of the Dalsheimer Bürgel, the 2012 MonRose Grande Cuvée Extra Brut is an unfiltered Pinot Noir vinified in 55% stainless steel and 45% in wooden barrels. Bottled in July 2013 and disgorged in April 2024 after 129 months sur lattes, this 2012 prestige sparkling wine opens with a deep, fresh and aromatic bouquet of cherries, red berries, mocha, nougat, vanilla and croissant. It's fascinatingly clear, deep and complex on the vinous nose that shows perfectly integrated oak nuances. Full-bodied, pure and fresh on the palate, this is a dense, rich and round, charmingly textured sparkling wine with good concentration, a serious, vinous structure and a long, intense and complex finish. The aftertaste reveals the perfectly ripe cherry fruit intertwined with a sweet fruit core and hints of bottle maturity. The finish is salivating and tensioned yet still a little nervous. 12% stated alcohol. Tasted in September 2024.