Engelsfelsen, Badischer Landwein 2020

Wine Description for Engelsfelsen Badischer Landwein 2020 by Forgeurac

Colour & Appearance

Luminous garnet red with brick-red reflections towards the rim – a Pinot Noir that reveals its origins from barren granite already in the glass.

Nose

Intoxicating and multi-layered: wild raspberries, sweet sour cherries and sun-warmed blueberries meld with floral nuances of roses, ivy and elderflower. Beneath lies a cool, almost smoky minerality, accompanied by noble tobacco and liquorice – a bouquet that invites lingering.

Palate

Here the full elegance of this extreme steep vineyard site reveals itself: juicy berry fruit, a broad-radiating acidity typical of granite soils that enlivens without dominating. The tannin is refined and precise, the saline minerality runs through the wine like a red thread. Everything comes together into a coherent, unadulterated whole.

Finish

Long, gripping and carried by a mineral freshness that resonates for minutes afterwards. The fruit remains present without becoming sweet – a finish that makes you crave the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Engelsfelsen in the Bühlertal counts among Europe’s steepest vineyards with a 75-degree incline. Not consolidated, south-facing, with cool Black Forest air in the evening – these extreme conditions create enormous day-night temperature fluctuations. The lean granite soils force the vines towards concentration and depth.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder), partially or wholly destemmed as needed, foot-trodden and fermented on the skins for around three weeks. Maturation exclusively in used barriques and pièces. Natural: no fining, no filtration, minimal sulphur use (max. 30 mg). A wine that reflects its terroir unfiltered.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This purist wine demands equally clear flavours: fine French salami, raw ham, porcini mushrooms with nut oil and thyme or roasted poularde with olives and dried tomatoes. Best served: decanted, lightly chilled and enjoyed from Burgundy glasses.

Special Features

A wine from one of Baden’s most spectacular and inaccessible vineyard sites – craftsmanship in the most extreme sense. The adventurous access roads and uncompromising closeness to nature make this Pinot an authentic testament to its origins.