Bencze Gemini II

Vintage: 2015

Region: Badacsony, Hungary

Grapes: Pinot Noir

Alcohol: 12%

Yes, you read that correctly: this sparkling wine is a decade old. After resting on its lees for ten years in a family cellar, this volcanic Blanc de Noirs was finally released in 2025. It is a Brut Nature, meaning no extra sugar was added, letting the pure character of the grapes shine through.

This wine is a white sparkler made from dark-skinned grapes and fermented in a mix of stainless steel and clay amphora. It is seriously elegant with a creamy texture and very fine bubbles. Expect flavours of juicy white peach and preserved lemon paired with a distinct salty finish. Because of its long ageing process, you will also pick up hints of toasted brioche. It is a precise, high-level bottle that proves great things come to those who wait.