Spätburgunder vom Löss 2023

Wine description for Pinot Noir vom Löss 2023 from Franz Keller

Character

The Pinot Noir from the Loess 2023 repräsentiert Franz Kellers Philosophie, transparente, terroirgeprägte Burgunderweine zu erzeugen. Die Bezeichnung „vom Löss” verweist auf jene fruchtbaren, kalkhaltigen Lössböden am Kaiserstuhl, die dem Pinot Noir eine besondere Finesse und Zugänglichkeit verleihen – im Gegensatz zu den kraftvolleren Weinen von vulkanischen Standorten.

With moderate 13.0% Alcohol and dry style, this is a wine that emphasises elegance over opulence. Franz Keller, whose family has been rooted in the Kaiserstuhl for generations, knows how to combine the natural fruitiness of Pinot Noir with Burgundian restraint.

Terroir and origin

The Kaiserstuhl in Baden is considered one of the warmest wine regions in Germany and offers ideal conditions for Pinot Noir. The loess soils - fine-grained, wind-deposited sediments - optimally store heat and moisture, promote root development and give the wines a characteristic suppleness and mineral freshness.

Franz Keller cultivates his vineyards according to sustainable principles. The wines from the Keller estate are characterised by precision craftsmanship, with the 2023 vintage being considered cool and late - ideal for aromatic finesse and a lively acid structure.

General information

As an entry-level wine in Franz Keller's Pinot Noir collection, this wine offers authentic access to the Pinot Noir culture of Baden. It embodies those Uncomplicated elegance, which increasingly characterises German Burgundy wines: fruity but not jammy, structured but not heavy.

The 2023 vintage promises fresh, clear wines with lively acidity - perfect for a Pinot Noir that combines drinking pleasure and terroir expression.

Food pairing suggestions

This Pinot Noir from the loess is a versatile food companion: excellent with mushroom dishes, roast poultry, veal or creamy cheeses. Its moderate structure also makes it enjoyable on its own - a wine for everyday drinking with sophistication.