# Gravité Zéro (NV)

- **Producer:** Domaine Kleinknecht
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Gris, Riesling, Auxerrois
- **Region:** Alsace, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, lemon, grapefruit, blossom, biscuit, bread, brioche, honey, almond

## About this wine

Domaine Kleinknecht, located in Mittelbergheim, Alsace, has been fully biodynamic since 2012 under the guidance of Jules Kleinknecht. The estate focuses on minimal intervention, preserving the vibrant terroir of Alsace. 'Gravité Zéro' is a playful nod to both the weightless elegance of its bubbles and its technical purity: crafted with zero added sulfur and zero dosage (residual sugar). This sparkling wine represents the estate's commitment to natural, living wines that express the true essence of the grapes without any cosmetic additions.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Gravité Zéro' is a double entendre referring to the weightless bubbles and the zero added sulfur and zero dosage.
- Domaine Kleinknecht has been practicing biodynamic farming since 2012, certified by Demeter.
- This wine is bottled completely unfiltered, giving it a charming, slightly cloudy appearance characteristic of natural sparkling wines.

## Food pairing

The high acidity and bone-dry nature of this zero-dosage sparkling wine cut through fried or fatty foods beautifully, while its clean, mineral profile complements delicate seafood and fresh cheeses without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

Crafted using the ancestral method (Pet-Nat) with zero dosage. The grapes are hand-harvested from biodynamically farmed vineyards. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. The wine is bottled before fermentation is complete to capture the natural carbon dioxide, creating a delicate sparkle. Crucially, no sulfur is added at any stage of the process, and the wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined to maintain its raw energy and texture.