Sankt Laurent Village Badischer Landwein 2022

Wine Description for Sankt Laurent Badischer Landwein 2022 by Forgeurac

Colour & Appearance

Dense cherry red with luminous violet reflections – the colour immediately reveals the intensity of this unadorned, unfiltered wine.

Nose

Opulent and multi-layered: sour cherries and cassis dominate initially, followed by blueberries, blackberries and sweet wild raspberries. With air contact, a fascinating Mediterranean side unfolds with herbal notes and floral aromas. The used barriques impart a warm, yet never intrusive oak character.

Palate

Here the true strength of this Sankt Laurent reveals itself: juiciness meets vibrant acidity – precisely what characterises this grape variety and what is unfortunately all too often corrected away. The fruit remains present, the invigorating spice and herbal aromas ensure drinkability. A charming fruit sweetness balances the structure perfectly. At 12% alcohol, the wine remains elegant and approachable.

Finish

Medium length with lingering cherry fruit and a refreshing acidity that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

From the Hasselbach vineyard site in Baden, a terroir with limestone, high clay content and iron-rich, red soil. At only 27 kg/Ar (equivalent to 20 hl/ha), this is a concentrated yet unmanipulated wine with genuine site character.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Hand-harvested on 21 September 2022, 100% whole-bunch fermentation with stems, foot-trodden – it hardly gets more archaic. Approximately three weeks of maceration, everything fermented spontaneously, no juice run-off (which would be customary for Sankt Laurent), unfiltered, aged in used barriques. This purist approach respects the grape variety in its complete honesty.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The vibrant acidity makes it an ideal food companion: duck breast fillet with cherry sauce, braised rabbit with plums, beef pot roast, game terrine or aged mountain cheese. Also an excellent choice with mushroom dishes and hearty stews.

Special Characteristics

An uncompromisingly honest Sankt Laurent without oenological tricks: no deacidification, no tannin additions, no juice run-off. Forgeurac demonstrates what this often underestimated grape variety can achieve when left to its own devices. A terroir wine with soul and character – and with just 85 Oechsle, it proves that greatness does not come from alcohol.