Mayschosser Mönchberg 2023

Wine Description for Mayschosser Mönchberg 2023 by Bertram-Baltes

Colour & Appearance

Transparent, luminous ruby red – a Spätburgunder that reveals its moderate alcohol content and unadorned, natural winemaking approach already in the glass.

Nose

The Mönchsberg presents itself with distinctive slate character and expressive reduction: gunpowder and pencil lead meet blackcurrant and sweet dark berry fruits. These are joined by undergrowth, a hint of cinnamon and aniseed – a complex, somewhat smoky aromatics that requires time and air to unfold.

Palate

Fine-grained and supple, this Pinot presents itself with remarkable depth. The vibrant acidity carries juicy, dark fruit notes, whilst the reduction only shimmers through delicately. What impresses is the balance: juiciness with a certain fullness meets clear freshness, minerality and a precision that owes itself to the slate terroir. A wine of natural elegance.

Finish

Medium length with fine tannin structure that can benefit from further ageing. The mineral freshness remains present, accompanied by a lingering echo of dark berries and spice notes.

Terroir & Origin

The Mayschosser Mönchsberg extends across terraced steep slopes between 140 and 260 metres altitude, south-facing and protected by forest. The stony to slightly loamy slate weathered soils decisively shape the character of this wine and lend it its mineral tension.

Grape Variety & Winemaking

Spätburgunder cultivated according to organic and biodynamic principles of permafrost viticulture. Spontaneous fermentation in open stainless steel fermenters, maturation over two winters in used large and half-large oak casks. Deliberately reductive style, without chaptalization, only minimally sulphited before bottling – uncompromisingly natural.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Pairs excellently with wild fowl, duck breast roasted rare, venison loin with mushrooms or aged Comté. Also an elegant choice with lamb rack with herb crust.

Special Characteristics

At only 11.5% alcohol, a prime example of elegant, terroir-driven German Pinot Noir. The reductive style demands patience – decanting recommended or allow another one to two years of bottle ageing.