Raumland Cuvée Marie-Luise Brut 2020 German sparkling wine 0.75L

More than three years on the lees — that is not a matter of course for German Winzersekt, and the Sekthaus Raumland from Rheinhessen makes exactly that its trademark. The Cuvée Marie-Luise Brut 2020 is a single-varietal Pinot Noir that develops a depth far beyond the usual with over 36 months of lees aging.

Volker Raumland is one of the pioneers of classic bottle fermentation in Germany. Since the 1990s, the house in Flörsheim-Dalsheim has consistently worked according to the Méthode traditionnelle — with long yeast times, hand-riddled bottles, and the ambition to position German Sekt on par with the best from Champagne. The Cuvée Marie-Luise bears the name of the mother of the house and stands for this quality standard.

In the glass, fine, persistent mousseux appears. On the nose, brioche, red currant, and a hint of white pepper — the long lees aging leaves its mark. On the palate, taut, with a clear acidity structure and a mineral, dry finish. Drinking temperature: 8–10 °C.

A strong choice as an aperitif, as well as with salmon tartare, fine terrines, or goat cheese with a little honey.