Spätburgunder 2022

Wine Description for Spätburgunder 2022 by Klaus Vorgrimmler

Colour & Appearance

Restrained, elegant garnet red with silky-deep lustre in the glass – a first hint of the ripe substance this wine holds in store.

Nose

The nose seduces with classical Burgundy precision: sour cherry, damson and wild raspberry form a fresh, red fruit foundation, underscored by a delicate blackcurrant component. With air, subtle notes of liquorice, tree bark and leaf litter unfold – along with a whisper of dark chocolate and a quiet, smoky murmur in the background. Complex, without overwhelming.

Palate

On the palate, Vorgrimmler’s signature becomes abundantly clear: silky, velvety tannins carry the wine with effortless elegance. Vibrant freshness and pronounced minerality lend it tension and depth – a Spätburgunder that shows presence without ever raising its voice.

Finish

Long, fine and invigorating. The minerality of the Jurassic limestone resonates and leaves a dry, elegant aftertaste with subtle spice.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the Tuniberg near Freiburg – a geological peculiarity of Baden. This fault block of Jurassic limestone, a relic of the Upper Rhine Graben’s formation, is swept over by ice-age loess. In the steeper southern section, where the loess layer is thinner, the vines root deep in the underlying limestone – the source of this wine’s remarkable minerality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) in its Baden expression: Burgundian in style, balanced at 13.0 % vol. alcohol and without heaviness. Klaus Vorgrimmler masters the restrained, precise vinification of this demanding grape variety with a sure hand.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion to duck breast with cherries, lamb loin with herb crust or aged Pinot cheese. Equally harmonious with mushroom risotto or a classic Coq au Vin.

Special Features

A Spätburgunder that impressively captures the quiet grandeur of the Tuniberg in the bottle – not a loud show wine, but a wine with character, depth and integrity. For lovers of Burgundian style, a genuine hidden gem discovery from the Breisgau.