The Schlossberg Achkarren Spätburgunder GG 2020 by Franz Keller stands for Burgundian-inspired red wine enjoyment from a VDP Große Lage in Baden's Kaiserstuhl.
Bottler: Weingut Franz Keller, Badbergstr. 44, 79235 Vogtsburg-Oberbergen im Kaiserstuhl / Germany
In the glass
Colour
Radiant, transparent ruby red with garnet highlights.
Nose
Nuanced nose with dark wild berries, ripe cherries, fine spice and smoky hints from the volcanic rock.
Palate
Elegant and densely structured on the palate, with finesse-rich fruit, delicate tannins and a volcanic-driven finish.
Character
Silky, taut and complex – combining the Baden sunshine with Burgundian finesse.
Pairing
Pairs brilliantly with roasted duck breast, tender saddle of venison or braised beef.
Notes
Unique terroir: Grown on the steep volcanic rock soils of the Achkarrer Schlossberg and gently aged in the cellar following gravity-flow principles.
Tasting note
Character
An aristocratic Spätburgunder of subtle elegance and puristic directness. With its slender 12.5% abv, Friedrich Keller focuses entirely on Burgundian finesse rather than Baden opulence. The wine displays a delicate structure, cool poise and a smoky, stony note that bears witness to the estate’s masterful signature.
Terroir & Origin
The VDP Große Lage Achkarrer Schlossberg in the Kaiserstuhl is amongst the most spectacular winegrowing sites in Baden. The dark, volcanic rock leaves a profound mark on this steep slope. It absorbs the sun’s warmth and translates the region’s fiery foundation into an exceptionally taut, saline vein in the wine – the proverbial “Baden Burgundy” in its purest form.
Grape Variety & Vinification
As a noble grape variety, Pinot Noir finds ideal conditions on these volcanic soils. The Keller family’s philosophy follows the principle of “as little as possible, as much as necessary”. In the modern, gravity-flow winery, the hand-picked grapes are processed with extreme care. Maturation takes place in the spirit of minimal intervention, aiming to bring the unmistakable vineyard identity into the bottle untamed.
Food Pairings
Given its culinary heritage from the world of fine dining, this Spätburgunder is a versatile dining companion. It pairs magnificently with medium-rare duck breast, classic roast pheasant or delicate veal chops. This dry flagship wine also shines alongside refined mushroom dishes, such as braised king oyster mushrooms.
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