Maustal Spätburgunder Großes Gewächs 2022

Wine Description for Maustal Spätburgunder Großes Gewächs 2022 by Luckert – Zehnthof

Character

A Großes Gewächs from Franconia – this combination alone signals something extraordinary. Whilst the region is primarily renowned for its Silvaner wines, Zehnthof Luckert demonstrates impressively with this Spätburgunder that Pinot Noir can also mature to great finesse on Franconian soil. The moderate alcohol content of 13% and the dry orientation speak to an elegant, restrained style that prioritises precision over opulence – a wine that whispers rather than shouts.

Terroir & Origin

The Maustal ranks among Franconia’s premier vineyard sites, a protected individual site with distinctive soil conditions. The Franconian shell limestone soils impart characteristic minerality and structure to the wines. The continental climate with warm summers and cool nights creates ideal conditions for slow maturation and aromatic depth. Zehnthof Luckert manages its vineyard sites with artisanal care and the ambition to express the terroir authentically.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Spätburgunder is the most demanding of all red grape varieties – sensitive, terroir-focused and capable of peak performance only in the finest sites. As a Großes Gewächs, this wine is subject to the strictest quality criteria: hand-harvesting, reduced yields, selective selection. The 2022 vintage was characterised in Germany by heat and drought, which produced concentrated, ripe grapes. One can expect clear fruit structure, fine-grained tannins and that Burgundian elegance which distinguishes good German Pinots – without appearing over-extracted or too powerful.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine of this calibre demands thoughtful accompaniment: roasted duck with root vegetables, veal medallions with mushroom ragout or aged Comté would underscore its finesse. The versatility of Spätburgunder also shines with game dishes such as venison loin or braised beef. The Franconian origin likewise suggests regional pairings: Schäufele or Zwiebelrostbraten – rustic yet refined.