Gruet Brut: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Gruet Brut is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine made from Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, in USA, by Gruet. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Apple, citrus, toast, creamy mousse and pairs well with Fried food, sushi and brunch.
Michael's take
“Crisp green apple, bright lemon zest, subtle toasted biscuit, bone-dry, razor-sharp, vibrant and surprising New Mexico cool-climate sparkle.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Sparkling
- Grape
- Chardonnay/Pinot Noir
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Gruet
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $ · under $15
What to eat with Gruet Brut
- Fried food
- sushi
- brunch
- popcorn
When to open it
- Celebration
- brunch
- party pour
Where to buy Gruet Brut
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Gruet Brut taste like?
Gruet Brut is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine with notes of Apple, citrus, toast, creamy mousse. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Crisp green apple, bright lemon zest, subtle toasted biscuit, bone-dry, razor-sharp, vibrant and surprising New Mexico cool-climate sparkle.
What food goes with Gruet Brut?
Michael pairs Gruet Brut with Fried food, sushi, brunch and popcorn. It works best for Celebration, brunch and party pour.
How much does Gruet Brut cost?
Gruet Brut falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Michael has poured
- Albert Bichot Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Reserve$$ · $15–25
- Argyle Brut$$ · $15–25
- Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta$$$$ · $50+
- Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige Extra Brut$$$$ · $50+
- Gloria Ferrer Brut$$ · $15–25
- JCB No. 21 Brut Cremant de Bourgogne$$ · $15–25
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