A finely structured Spätburgunder from terraced slate steep slopes of the Ahr, which, at just 11.5% alcohol, reveals depth and Burgundian finesse. Spontaneously fermented, aged in used casks and matured over two winters, it yields a wine of precision and naturalness.
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Dark berry fruit (blackcurrant), fine gunpowder notes, pencil lead, undergrowth, a hint of cinnamon and aniseed
Palate
Deep, fine-grained and supple with lively acidity, dark fruit, juicy concentration and clear minerality
Character
A precise, fresh Spätburgunder marked by slate, masterfully combining lightness and substance
Pairing
Mushroom dishes, wild game birds, herb-crusted rack of lamb
Notes
From organically and biodynamically farmed steep slopes with up to 70% gradient; reductive maturation, minimal sulphur addition, no chaptalisation – an authentic expression of the Ahr Valley
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Transparent, luminous ruby red – translucent as if seen through red glass, entirely without the weight associated with Spätburgunders of earlier generations.
Nose
Initially, the reductive signature of the cellar emerges: a hint of gunpowder overlaying blackcurrant. Behind this lie sweet dark berry fruits, pencil lead, undergrowth, a fine trace of cinnamon and aniseed. The slate origin is unmistakable – cool, precise and permeated with minerality.
Palate
Deep and fine-grained, with a supple texture and lively acidity. The dark fruit notes persist, accompanied by juiciness, a certain mid-palate density and, at the same time, clear freshness. The reduction has already receded here – what remains is minerality, precision and a naturalness rarely found at this alcohol level.
Finish
Long and cool, with fine slaty minerality and an echo of dark berries that lingers on the tongue for minutes afterwards.
Terroir & origin
The Mayschosser Mönchberg lies above the village of Mayschoß on terraced steep slopes between 140 and 260 metres. To the north, forest shelters the south-facing vineyard. The stony to slightly loamy weathered slate soils store warmth during the day, whilst cool nights from the Ahr Valley preserve freshness – ideal conditions for Spätburgunder of Burgundian finesse.
Grape variety & vinification
100 per cent Spätburgunder, spontaneously fermented in open stainless-steel fermenters and aged in used Stück and Halbstück casks over two winters. No chaptalisation, only minimal sulphur additions before bottling. The estate has been fully organic since 2020; yields are modest at 30 to 40 hectolitres per hectare.
Food recommendations
A wine for duck breast with red cabbage, saddle of venison in juniper jus or mushroom ragout with fresh herbs. It also shows its versatility alongside grilled salmon or simple roast chicken dishes.
Special characteristics
Julia Bertram and Benedikt Baltes demonstrate here that Spätburgunder below 12 per cent alcohol can possess depth and concentration. Following the devastating Ahr flood of 2021, they rebuilt the estate without compromise – this 2023 vintage carries the indomitable spirit of a young generation of winemakers. Those who drink it taste not only a great slate-grown Spätburgunder, but also the future of the Ahr Valley.
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