#23/1 Jonas Dostert Rochus Cremant Brut Nature

2023
Germany
Mosel
Chardonnay/Elbling
White
12%
75cl
Feral Factor: 1
 
Jonas is one of the top talents to emerge in the last few years in the Mosel, but this time right on the Luxembourg border. Brilliant wines, organically farmed with minimal sulphur, always so fresh and light yet complex.
 
The Rochus #23/1, as it is referred to on the central part of the label, was made from an equal blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Elbling
harvested in 2023 which was fermented and aged in used oak barrels until August 2024 as well as a small selection of reserve wines before being
bottled, aged on its lees, and then disgorged without dosage with little SO2 added (20 mg/l) in March 2026 (the disgorgement date is written on the
label). It initially offers a quite herbal, smoky, and earthy nose of dark spices, wild herbs, and flintstone before delivering riper notes of pear, red
apple, acacia, and yellow peach. The mousse proves already well integrated on the palate, and the wine nicely combines rich yellow fruits, brioche,
creamy elements, and coffee bean with nice, ripe acidity. This is a superb Sekt, made in a richer style. Now-2028
 
90 Points