Pinot Noir „Dachs“ 2022

Wine Description for Pinot Noir „Dachs“ 2022 by Klaus Vorgrimmler

Character

The Pinot Noir „Dachs“ is a Spätburgunder that expresses Baden’s distinctive character with artisanal care. With an alcohol content of 13.0% vol. and dry vinification, it displays the elegance and seriousness that characterise the finest German Pinot Noirs – wines that have long since stepped out of the shadow of their Burgundian counterparts and confidently assert their own place.

Terroir & Origin

Baden is one of Germany’s warmest and sunniest wine regions. The continental climate, moderated by proximity to the Rhine and the protective Black Forest, creates ideal conditions for the heat-loving Spätburgunder. The 2022 vintage was characterised by heat and drought, resulting in concentrated, ripe wines with rich fruit – a vintage that rewarded winemakers with precise hand-harvesting and careful cellar work.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The Spätburgunder – known worldwide as Pinot Noir in France – is one of the most demanding grape varieties: thin-skinned, sensitive, yet of incomparable aromatic depth. This variety has a long tradition in Baden. The name „Dachs“ hints at a close connection to the place and nature – a winery that positions its wines with rootedness and regional identity. The dry vinification underscores the structural clarity and natural freshness of the grape variety.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile table companion: excellent with duck breast with red cabbage, lamb loin with herb crust or a classic Baden game ragout. Aged Pinot cheese or a simple mushroom risotto also effectively highlight the earthy, elegant notes of this wine. Served slightly chilled, it unfolds its full expression.