Schlumberger Kellerwelten

Welcome to the Schlumberger Kellerwelten, the historic and labyrinthine cellars situated here in the Heiligenstadt district of Vienna. Since 1842, this venerable institution has been meticulously crafting sparkling wine according…

Our journey begins at the very foundation of the process: the base wine. The fundamental philosophy of Schlumberger is deeply rooted in regionality. …

Here in the quiet depths of the Kellerwelten, the crucial second fermentation takes place entirely within the individual bottle. This is the defining characteristic of the Methode Traditionnelle. …

We now approach one of the most physically demanding and iconic stages of the traditional method: the riddling, or 'remuage.' Once the wine has aged sufficiently on the lees, the spent yeast must be removed to produce a clear,…

Having successfully consolidated all the yeast sediment into the neck of the bottle, we must now remove it without losing the precious carbonation that has taken years to develop. This delicate extraction process is known as…

Immediately following the disgorgement, there is a slight void in the bottle where the frozen yeast plug used to be. This void must be filled, and this provides the cellar master with one final opportunity to refine the wine's…

As our technical tour concludes and we approach the tasting area, it is imperative to discuss the proper methodology for serving this highly pressurized product. The opening of a sparkling wine bottle should be an act of…

As you savor your glass in the tasting room, it is worth reflecting on the broader economic and cultural context of this historic brand. Schlumberger is not merely a producer of sparkling wine; it is a vital pillar of the…

As you savor your glass in the tasting room, it is worth reflecting on the broader economic and cultural context of this historic brand. Schlumberger is not merely a producer of sparkling wine; it is a vital pillar of the…