Hild, Elbling Sekt Brut, NV winback and harder terrain produce a

and harder terrain produce a Pinot Noir with lush ripeness and voluptuous tannins that outpace Champans in richness

it has become a standard-bearer for what Spätburgunder can be when treated with the same attention as top Burgundy

Lucien Crochet is a benchmark producer in Sancerre

and ready to drink from the moment you open it

The 2023 vintage is all about energy

Hild, Elbling Sekt Brut, NV winback and harder terrain produce aMost German sparkling sits on slate. This one sits on limestone and that's the whole story. The Hild family farms about five hectares in Wincheringen, in the limestone rich Obermosel (Upper Mosel) near the Luxembourg border, where Elbling, one of Europe's oldest grape varieties, was nearly wiped out a century ago in favor of Riesling. Matthias Hild is the leading producer keeping it alive. This Sekt is 100% Elbling, made by the traditional method from