Bernard-Massard Sélection Demi-Sec

This sparkling demi-sec is made using the méthode traditionelle, with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle. The first fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The young wine is then bottled and the second fermentation takes place in the bottle and the wine matures for several months sur lattes. This creates the beautiful bubbles in the wine. The whole process takes at least one year.

This demi-sec, with a higher residual sugar content than the brut and thus a slightly sweet taste, smells of ripe stone fruit. The wine is round, full-bodied and nicely balanced.

Bernard-Massard

House Bernard-Massard is one of Luxembourg's leading producers of still and sparkling wines. The house is known for its high-quality sparkling wines, made with respect for tradition, and excellent value for money. For example, the house's flagship Cuvée de l'Ecusson was named "Best sparkling wine" by Decanter in 2017.

Located near Grevenmacher, the winery owns several domaines and vineyards in the Moselle region. This area lies on the slopes of the Moselle, on the natural border between Luxembourg and Germany, stretching 42 km between Wasserbillig and Schengen. This wine region is one of the northernmost wine regions in Europe, but benefits from a mild microclimate, influenced by the river and due to its south-western exposure.

The house was founded in 1921 by winemaker Jean Bernard. At a young age, Jean left for the Champagne region to learn the intricacies of the trade and worked at several champagne houses in Reims and Epernay. For love, the Luxembourger returned to his native region and married Anne Massard. This is where the name of the winery derives from. 

With all the knowledge gained, Jean Bernard wanted to put Luxembourg sparkling wines on the map. Together with Bernard Clasen, who shared not only the same passion but also vineyards, he founded Bernard-Massard. Sadly, Jean Bernard died at a young age, but the Clasen family made his dream come true.

Today, Antoine Clasen, the fifth generation of the Clasen family, is at the helm and Bernard-Massard has become one of Luxembourg's leading wine producers. With respect for traditions, but certainly innovations and respect for nature, the house produces wines of very high quality.