Genoels-Elderen Zilveren parel |-| Best of the best

Bright golden yellow color with a fine dynamic mousse. An intense bouquet with floral notes, alongside aromas of just-ripe stone fruits, complemented by soft hints of brioche and almonds. A generous palate with vinous expression, seductively elegant due to its complex maturity, with a delicate touch of oak and the finesse of Chardonnay. The delightful caress of very fine ‘pearls’ (bubbles). Winner of many awards, see the list below.

Serving Suggestions:
Can be served throughout the meal, from aperitif to dessert, and pairs perfectly with smoked fish, scallops, strongly flavored fish, white meat such as stewed poultry, white fruits like white peach tart, white chocolate, and roasted nuts. 
Storage:
This sparkling wine is not meant to be stored but to be enjoyed fresh!

Additional Information:
In 1993, ‘Het Kiezelingenbos’ was planted with special varieties of Chardonnay vines, exceptionally suited for producing fine sparkling wine. The plan was to start producing sparkling wine when the vineyard reached 10 years of age. In 2003, we harvested for this purpose for the first time. Two varieties of this sparkling wine are available for sale: the Black Pearl Brut and Silver Pearl Brut. In 2009 and 2010, the vineyard was expanded to 11.5 hectares with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. From 2011, this parcel will also produce Rose Pearl Brut.
   
The Black, Silver, Rose Pearl Brut, and The Pearl 08 are all produced according to the strictest standards, the Méthode Traditionnelle.
The base wine is made like other still wines. However, during bottling, yeast and sugar are added, triggering a secondary fermentation in the bottle. This fermentation creates carbon dioxide and pressure in the bottle (up to 6 Bar).

The sugars are converted into alcohol, and the process stops when all the sugars have fermented. This results in sparkling wine with a small amount of sediment in the bottle. The wine then ages on this sediment for a certain period, which has a very positive impact on the wine. According to the Méthode Traditionnelle, the wine must age on this sediment for at least 9 months.

Our three Pearls meet these strict standards. The Rose Pearl ages for 9 months, while the Black Pearl ages for 18 months in the bottle. The Silver Pearl, aged in oak barrels, matures for 36 months in the bottle. After this, remuage and disgorging follow.

During this process, the bottles are regularly rotated a quarter turn, so they eventually stand upside down. The sediment in the bottle slowly moves to the neck of the bottle.

The process of removing this sediment is called ‘dégorgement.’ The neck of the bottle is frozen, forming a frozen plug of sediment in the neck. Using a special machine, this plug is removed along with the crown cap. The bottle is then sealed with its final cork and left to rest for at least 3 months before being sold.

• The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Award Gold Medal Sea Breeze Category,
• Grand Gold Medal Concours Mondial
• Gold Medal and Best Wine at the Low Countries Wine Competition
• Gold Medal Best Belgian Wine
• Gold Medal Limburg Wine