Domaene Schloss Gobelsburg Blanc de Blancs Brut N.V.

Tasting Notes from the Curator

In the effervescent realm of sparkling wines, the Domaene Schloss Gobelsburg Blanc de Blancs Brut N.V. emerges as a preeminent libation teeming with olfactory poetry and substantiated by its palatial lineage. The confluence of stone fruits and Mirabelle plum on the nose exemplifies a ripened, lush orchard. Floral essences whisper of buttercup, and the verdancy of newly mown grass swathes the senses, while a flintiness alludes to the Kamptal’s storied soils. Enlarging the glass bestows upon one the citrusy overtures, an accompaniment to the yeasty reverberations of fresh brioche, a noble symphony played out in the intricate process of autolysis.

Upon the palate, the wine commands with a lemony briskness – a clean, assertive entry. The toasted breadth of autolytic depth unfurls in rich layers of baked bread and an opulent sprinkling of nuts. A smoky essence underpins this narrative, weaving the terroir and the time-honored custodianship of Austrian oak casks into its very fabric.

In texture, the effervescence cannot be overstated: fine bubbles pirouette into the creamy mousse, delivering the experience of a Baroque ballroom in your mouth. Each sip tells a tale of firm structural integrity, a tactile grip that insists upon recognition before culminating in a dry, profoundly mineral finish that lingers like the final notes of a concerto in a grand hall. Indeed, the Domaene Schloss Gobelsburg Blanc de Blancs Brut N.V. is an articulate declaration of its ancestral home, fostering a symphonic dialogue between land and legacy that dances splendidly upon the tongue.

Pairings & Suggestions

• Enjoy with delicacies as ethereal as the wine itself, such as fresh oysters or cream-based seafood dishes, which complement its oceanic minerality.
• Venture into the verdant with grassy salads adorned with vinaigrettes, their acidity mirroring the wine’s inherent zest.
• Poultry, particularly when it’s done simply and with a hint of citrus, becomes a stage upon which this wine can shine, each bringing out the best traits of the other.
• Petite toasts spreading with creamy cheeses or even a silken foie gras can provoke a sensory epiphany when paired with this exquisite Blanc de Blancs.

  A Monastery’s Legacy in Every Sip

Schloss Gobelsburg, the steward of the Domaene Schloss Gobelsburg Blanc de Blancs Brut N.V., reposes upon a monastic history that dates back centuries – a lineage flowing as deeply as the roots of its vineyards. The monastic affiliation commenced with the Zwettl Monastery in 1171; a nexus of religion and viticulture, where purity of the soul found its parallel in purity of the wine. The estate has been under the meticulous care of monks, who favored an approach that privileged the natural character of the grapes, letting the terroir speak its truths through minimal intervention.

In 1996, a milestone marked the transition of the winery to the Moosbrugger family, in partnership with Willi Bründlmayer. They brought forward-thinking to the ancient traditions, ensuring that the scholastic ethos of devotion and quality persisted into the modern age. Their philosophy is one of measured balance: reverence for historical practices coupled with innovations such as the ‘Dynamic Cellar Concept’ based on lunar cycles. Today, the wine continues to be an ambassador of Kamptal’s heritage, a story best told in the savoring of this brilliant sparkling composition.

Storage Instructions

Safeguard this remarkable sparkling by storing it in a cool, dark place away from vibrations, at a consistent temperature of 10-15°C (50-59°F). Once opened, if not enjoyed immediately, re-seal with a sparkling wine stopper and keep refrigerated to maintain its vivacious effervescence. Consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.