DostertSparkling Rochus #21/2 (750ml)
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$65
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Rochus means anger or rage. It also refers to the french word “roche” which means rock. The grapes come from two different plots of the Rochusfels site with around 200 m above sea level. Very argilliferous sites with south-west exposure.
Jonas shares “The Rochus #21 is made from 50% Chardonnay and 50% Elbling. The 2021 vintage with its cool weather was ideal for sparkling. After 39 months on the lees, the crémant was disgorged as brut-nature. Sparkling wine is still a ubiquitous trend, but I feel more committed to the tradition of my father, who has been producing very good sparkling wines since the mid-1980s. Sparkling wines with a low dosage have been my favorites right from the start.”
This is the second disgorgement, thus the moniker “#21/2”
| Unit Type | 750ml |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 12.0% |
| Wine Class | Sparkling White |
| Address | Upper Mosel |
| Estimated Price | $65 |
| Mosel Fine Wines | The Rochus #21/2, as it is referred to on the central part of the label, was made from an equal blend of Chardonnay and Elbling harvested in 2021 which was fermented and aged in used oak barrels until November 2022 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 February 2026 (the disgorgement date is written on the label). Light in color with a slight golden hue, it offers an aromatic yet fresh nose of sweet spices, green apple, aromatic herbs, iodine, fern, mint, cinnamon, and a hint of curry. The wine displays great freshness with a taut, energetic character, revealing a bit more roundness and depth on the mid-palate. It has excellent length, and the finish is superbly spicy and crisp, with wonderful energy. This Sekt, with its well-controlled natural character and already beautiful patina, is superb and will be particularly enjoyable with food. | No. 81 July 2026 |