The palpable enthusiasm at this year’s Wine Paris made one thing clear: Luxembourg has energy and is generating strong demand. In a time when distinctiveness and character are highly sought after, the winegrowers of this small yet charming wineproducing country have the right answers at hand. It’s all about exclusivity and top-tier quality – and about a style of wine that faithfully reflects its origins.
Steep slopes along the river
The Moselle River, which forms the border with Germany, lends its name to Luxembourg’s only winegrowing region. Steep, vine-covered slopes along the river create an incomparably lovely panorama. Further inland, a charming landscape of rolling hills unfolds, reminiscent of Champagne. The wines from approximately 1,200 hectares of vineyards are moulded in character by a temperate Central European climate and two primary soil types: Keuper and fossil limestone, which provide ideal conditions for vinifying crisp, elegant wines and equally refined Crémant. White grape varieties accordingly dominate the palette here, featuring an inviting mix of Rivaner, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc and Riesling, with smaller volumes of Elbling and Chardonnay. Red and rosé wines account for twelve per cent of production, primarily made from Pinot Noir. And increasingly, all these varieties are being crafted into crémant.
New culinary dimensions
Crémant de Luxembourg is regarded as a rising star, impressing tasters with its laudable balance of freshness, fruit and elegance. These qualities make it an exceptionally versatile culinary companion – ideal for fine dining. Beyond its role as an aperitif or a pairing for seafood and fish dishes, it is worth considering Crémant de Luxembourg as a potential accompaniment throughout an entire menu. This creates a remarkable experience, opening up new dimensions in flavour, highlighting the exclusivity of this sparkling specialty – an insider tip for true connoisseurs.
Key export markets
While Luxembourg’s wines and crémants are highly sought after domestically, they are also gaining significant international recognition. Key export markets include Belgium, Japan, Germany and Canada, as well as the Scandinavian and Baltic countries. And, of course, it is well worth discovering the beauty of Luxembourg’s wine country first-hand with a visit.
Vins et Crémants Luxemburg
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