Sparkling Wine Methods

Since 1984, we have been producing our Riesling sparkling wine in the cellar of the historic Joh. Förster winery in Trier-Süd. Below this Art Nouveau building, there is an extensive multi-story cellar. Those rooms are ideal for maturing sparkling wine using the Champagne method. Second fermentation in bottle and riddling by hand. The sparkling wines from Lauer mature at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in dark-vaulted rooms for about 12 to 20 months before they are disgorged. Extra Brut - Sekt

38% Chardonnay, 62% Pinot Noir Terroirs: Cuis (Premier Cru), Épernay and the Côte des Bar Blend: 100% from the 2022 harvest Vinification: In temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks Tirage: 2023 Disgorgement: After three years of ageing on the lees in our cellars Tasting Notes Appearance: Pale gold, with fine, persistent bubbles Nose: Rich and fruity Palate: Aromas of ripe apple, cherry and apricot, with a silky, well-balanced texture

70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20 months on lees Terroir: Côte des Bar, hard limestone, Kimmeridgian subsoil Traditional Vertical Coquard press Vinification en demi muits 40% cuve inox 60% Vinification et degorgement sans sulfites ajoutés Base de vin 2022 avec reserve 2021 et 2020 Vieillissement sur lattes 20 mois

Jancis Robinson: A deliciously fresh, earth-spicy nose of crushed Corsican mint, stones and moss and vanilla pods. Clean and clear-cut. Liquorice andlemon-candy sweetness, compact citrus. Glittering acidity. 70% Pinot Noir Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ-Avenay 30% Chardonnay Bisseuil, Mareuil sur Ay

Since 1984, we have been producing our Riesling sparkling wine in the cellar of the historic Joh. Förster winery in Trier-Süd. Below this Art Nouveau building, there is an extensive multi-story cellar. Those rooms are ideal for maturing sparkling wine using the Champagne method. Second fermentation in bottle and riddling by hand. The Crémant from Lauer mature at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in dark-vaulted rooms for over 7 years before they are disgorged. Extra Brut - Sekt

60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir 40% of reserve wines from previous vintages aged in barrels on lees. This is a subtle blend of our three varieties and the diversity of our Terroirs a fine and complex blanding with fruitness and delicacy. Cultural pratices: vines growing with the respect of nature. Influenced by ecoligical methods. Vines around 30 years old. - Wine Specator: Well-spiced and mouthwatering, offers a finely detailed bead and expressive flavors of black raspberry, dried apricot, orange blossom, fleur de sel and crystallized honey.

60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir 40% of reserve wines from previous vintages aged in barrels on lees. This is a subtle blend of our three varieties and the diversity of our Terroirs: a fine and complex blanding with fruitness and delicacy. Cultural pratices: vines growing with the respect of nature. Influenced by ecoligical methods. Vines around 30 years old. Vinification: Picked up by hand when fully ripen, traditional press. Alcoholic fermentation in vats, foudres and barrels. Malolactic fermentation partyaly made. Ageing on fine lees. Le Rouge et Le Blanc: A rich, complex nose with a subtle oxidative note. The palate is generous and full-bodied, supported by acidity that is just perceptible beneath the well-judged dosage. “A mouth-watering balance and real length!”

, Grape varieties: 65% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir from Cuis (Premier Cru), Épernay, Vallée de l’Ardre and the Côte des Bar ROSÉ Technical Characteristics Blend: 91% from the 2022 harvest and 9% Bouzy Coteaux Champenois 2021 Vinification: In stainless-steel tanks Tirage: 2023 Disgorgement: After two years of ageing on the lees in our cellars Alcohol: 12.5% ABV Tasting Notes Appearance: Pale pink with salmon highlights and a fine mousse Nose: Delicate aromas of red fruit—raspberry, redcurrant and wild strawberry—along with citrus notes of grapefruit and blood orange, plus floral and spicy touches Palate: Lively, fruity and elegant, with a creamy texture and refreshing acidity Food pairing: Ideal as an aperitif or with fish, shellfish, gougères and lightly sweet desserts, complementing its fruity, generous character.