The Maustal Spätburgunder Großes Gewächs 2020 from Weingut Zehnthof Luckert unites Franconian terroir with delicate, Burgundian finesse. An elegant Pinot Noir from the lowermost shell limestone, captivating with its cool freshness and mineral depth.
Earthy notes and graphite, paired with refreshing fruit of sour cherry, wild raspberry and pomegranate, underpinned by floral accents such as rose, ivy and elderberry
Palate
Lively and buoyant on its feet with demanding acidity, fine-grained, savoury tannins and a long, deep finish
Character
An elegant, fragrant and finesse-rich red wine with enormous ageing potential and an expressive mineral vein
Pairing
Crispy guinea fowl with beetroot, monkfish medallions wrapped in bacon on red wine risotto, or fresh pumpernickel with radishes and cream cheese
Notes
A single-varietal Pinot Noir from the VDP.Grosse Lage Maustal, grown on shell limestone from approximately 25-year-old vines at this traditional, Naturland-certified estate
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A muted garnet red with youthfully shimmering violet highlights.
Nose
Classically cool, Burgundian finesse: the bouquet reveals a striking mineral character of graphite and earthy undergrowth, paired with crisp red fruit. Aromas of sour cherries, wild raspberries, redcurrants and pomegranate blend with fragrant floral nuances of roses, ivy and elderflower.
Palate
On the palate, the wine presents itself as extraordinarily dancing, vibrant and full of energy. A demanding, fresh acidity meets a fine-grained, savoury tannin structure, which lends grip and tension to the body.
Finish
The long finish once again emphasizes the cool minerality as well as the youthful freshness, hinting at impressive cellaring potential.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes originate from the historical part of the Sulzfelder Maustal – a steep VDP.Grosse Lage directly on the River Main. The soil in the Altes Maustal is dominated by Lower Shell Limestone (Muschelkalk), which imparts a deep mineral spice to this Franconian Pinot.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Single-varietal Pinot Noir from approx. 25-year-old vines. At the prince-bishopric Zehnthof estate, the Luckert family (Naturland certified) practices organic farming with uncompromising spontaneous fermentation carried out by winemaker Philipp Luckert.
Food Pairings
An outstanding partner for crispy guinea fowl with black pudding bonbon, beetroot and Swiss chard or monkfish medallions with smoked bacon on red wine risotto. Equally delightful with vegetarian dishes such as radishes and raspberries with fresh cheese on pumpernickel soil.
Key Characteristics
A Grosses Gewächs of immense elegance, demonstrating that Franconia produces magnificent Spätburgunder on shell limestone soils. In its youth, it benefits noticeably from decanting.
