Spätburgunder Kalk und Löss 2023

Wine Description for Spätburgunder Kalk und Löss 2023 from Weingut am Klotz

Character

Weingut am Klotz brings to bottle with this Spätburgunder a wine that carries its promise in the name itself: Kalk und Löss – two soil formations that form the geological foundation for characterful Pinot Noirs in Baden. The 2023 vintage presents itself with moderate 13% alcohol and dry orientation as an accessible, terroir-focused Spätburgunder that embodies the Badische interpretation of this demanding grape variety.

Terroir & Origin

Baden, Germany’s warmest wine region, offers ideal conditions for Spätburgunder. The combination of calcareous and loess-rich soils lends the wines a distinctive structure: whilst chalk provides minerality and freshness, loess brings fruit fullness and suppleness. This geological duality creates wines with tension and balance. The cooler climate of the foothills or higher-altitude sites preserves the elegance and acidity structure so crucial for Pinot Noir, even in warmer vintages.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Spätburgunder demands finesse and restraint from the winemaker. The grape variety reveals its quality not through power, but through finesse and precision. The moderate alcohol content points to a deliberate decision to prioritise fruit clarity over concentration – an approach that reflects the current zeitgeist. For a wine in this category, one can expect a craft-focused vinification that allows the terroir to express itself without being masked by excessive extraction or oak influence.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A versatile companion to modern, regionally-inspired cuisine. Excellent with braised poultry, veal schnitzel or mushroom dishes. The wine’s structure harmonises with aged soft cheese as well as with beef fillet in red wine jus. Vegetarian dishes such as beetroot carpaccio or lentil ragout also find an elegant partner in this Spätburgunder.