Luxembourg’s Wines and Crémants – Stealing the Spotlight in Paris

When planning for the highlights at the upcoming Wine Paris, the expressive wines and crémants from Luxembourg should not be overlooked.

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The Moselle River delineates the border between Germany and Luxembourg (Foto: Fonds de Solidarité Viticole)
The Moselle River delineates the border between Germany and Luxembourg (Foto: Fonds de Solidarité Viticole)

The Mosel River, which delineates the border with Germany, gives its name to Luxembourg’s sole winegrowing region. Steeply sloped vineyards planted with vines along its banks create an incomparable panorama. As one moves further inland, a charming and hilly landscape emerges, reminiscent of the Champagne region. In Luxembourg's wine country, everything is small and refined, yet highly diverse. This is where wines and crémants of great character are crafted, wines that have established themselves as an insider tip among connoisseurs.
 

Freshness, Fruit and Elegance

The exclusive nature of wines and crémants from Luxembourg makes them highly prized in the international wine world. Due to the conditions that determine the physical facts of viticulture, it is mostly white grape varieties that have been planted, offering an exciting mix of Rivaner, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc and Riesling, along with small areas of Elbling and Chardonnay. Red wine and rosé account for some 12% of production, predominantly vinified from Pinot Noir. And now, increasingly, all these varieties are being elaborated into crémant. Indeed, Crémant de Luxembourg is considered a rising star, impressing tasters with its balance of freshness, fruit and elegance – qualities that make it a versatile companion for fine dining, simply ideal for accompanying high-end culinary adventures.

Key Export Markets

As diverse as the wine landscape is, so too is the structure among wine producers. Grower co-operatives, wine merchants and family estates coexist here in harmony. While their wines and crémants are highly popular in Luxembourg itself, they are also gathering significant attention and creating demand on the international stage. Key target markets include Belgium, Japan, Germany and Canada, as well as the Scandinavian and Baltic nations.

Exclusive yet approachable wines and crémants
Exclusive yet approachable wines and crémants

Wine Paris
Vins et Crémants Luxemburg, Halle 4 E381
www.vins-cremants.lu/de

 

 

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