Braunewell
Essenheim • Germany
Image: Ines Barwig / Weingut BraunewellBraunewell
Am Römerberg 34
55270 Essenheim
Germany
Phone: +49 6136 9999100
Fax: +49 6136 9999111
Internet: www.braunewell-wein.de
E‑mail: info@weingut-braunewell.de
The Braunewell family from Essenheim has its roots in Burgundy. François Breiniville fled there in 1655 to escape the persecution of the Huguenots and ended up in the Selz Valley. His descendants initially practised mixed farming for over 300 years. In 1971, Adam Braunewell bottled his own wine for the first time. A year later, the winery was established on the Römerberg.
The multi-generational business cultivates 28 hectares of limestone, calcareous marl, loess and loam soils around Essenheim. The top vineyards are Teufelspfad, Klopp and Blume. The range of grape varieties includes Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
In the shadow of other renowned Rheinhessen producers, the development into one of the best German wine and sparkling wine producers took place rather quietly. Their sparkling wines in particular are now regularly causing a sensation.
The wines at a glance
2017 Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Sekt brut nature
Germany
Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4353035 17 20 • 12.5 % vol alcohol
2013 Pinot “Prestige” Sekt brut nature
Germany
Lot number 67-13 • 12.5 % vol alcohol
2013 “Grande Année” Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Sekt brut nature
Germany
Lot number 66-13-GA • 12.5 % vol alcohol
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| ⛬ | The wine was tasted as a barrel sample or before an official test number (Amtliche Prüfungsnummer or Staatliche Prüfnummer) was issued. We only accept samples of unfilled wines in exceptional cases, and then only if we can assume sufficient stability in the bottle for a period of at least three months. |
| ▲ | During our tasting, the wine showed conspicuous sensory characteristics. This does not necessarily have to be a wine fault. We categorise the quality and quantity of the abnormality and include it in the rating. Wine faults such as cork taint or an atypical ageing generally lead to a complete rejection. |
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