Sulzfelder Müller-Thurgau trocken 2024

Wine description for Sulzfelder Müller-Thurgau trocken 2024 by Luckert – Zehnthof

Colour & Appearance

Pale greenish-yellow with vibrant luminosity – a wine that displays its youth openly and confidently.

Nose

Restrained, yet far from silent. A delicate yeast veil lends depth and tension to the bouquet. Beneath this unfolds freshly cut apple in all its variations – yellow, green, red – accompanied by linden blossom and almond blossom. Herbal notes of fennel, lemongrass and coriander provide an invigorating freshness. Those with patience will discover subtle hints of lemon balm and chervil. A harmonious, never overwrought aromatic profile.

Palate

Juicy and gripping, with a fine texture attributable to the youthful yeast notes. The acidity – well-calibrated at 5.2 g/l – is pleasantly integrated and supports the wine without dominating. The fruit remains present but modestly recedes behind nutty, floral and herbal aromas. The linden blossom in particular makes an impressive showing on the palate.

Finish

Fresh, clean and of pleasant length. The herbal spice carries the finish and leaves a vibrant, invigorating impression.

Terroir & Origin

The vines – between 17 and 38 years old – are rooted in the characteristic upper muschelkalk soil of the Sulzfeld vineyards in Franconia. A soil that imparts minerality and taut structure, allowing the Müller-Thurgau here to express itself in a way one would not always expect from this variety.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Müller-Thurgau, vinified with natural yeasts and aged in traditional wooden barrels. Yields are kept at quality-conscious 58 hl/ha. Just 2.6 g/l residual sugar – dry in the Franconian style, as it should be.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion to asparagus dishes, herb quiche, pan-fried pike-perch or a classic Franconian charcuterie board. Also a delightful pairing with Asian dishes featuring coriander and lemongrass.

Special Characteristics

This Müller-Thurgau is compelling proof that the variety, in the right hands, can achieve far more than its reputation suggests. Luckert – Zehnthof demonstrates how terroir awareness and artisanal care can transform an apparently simple grape variety into a serious, characterful wine.