### 2014 Sekthaus Raumland Kirchenstück Reserve Brut Nature Pinot [Pinot Noir]


The 2014 Sekthaus Raumland Kirchenstück Reserve Brut Nature Pinot Noir hails from Rheinhessen, Germany. Produced by Sekthaus Raumland, this white sparkling wine is crafted from Pinot Noir grapes and sealed with a natural cork closure.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine an impressive score of 96+, describing it as "pure, tight, fresh and complex" with a bouquet that includes "iodine, limestone, lemon and orange zests." The reviewer highlights the wine's mineral qualities and notes that it is still young, suggesting that it will benefit from further aging. The wine was vinified in stainless steel for nine months and aged on the lees for 90 months, which contributes to its "intense, pure and saline" finish. According to the review, this single-vineyard millesimé boasts "great personality."

Vinous rated the wine at 93 points, emphasizing its "exemplary freshness" and "exquisitely fine mousse." The review mentions aromas of "lemon, subtle white currant, and pastry," along with a "pleasant and promising touch of reduction." On the palate, the wine features a distinctive saltiness and a slender frame backed by shortcrust, making it "very fresh, really lean, most elegant and oh so fresh." The wine combines "absolute lightness with real depth," encapsulating the Raumland style. With a dosage of 2 grams per liter, it was disgorged in February 2023.

This wine stands out for its meticulous production process, from the 35+-year-old Pinot Noir vines cultivated in the Hohen-Sülzen "Grosse Lage" Kirchenstück vineyard to the extensive aging on lees. Both reviews highlight its freshness and potential for aging, making it a noteworthy choice for enthusiasts of German sparkling wines.