Wasenhaus - Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir 2022

This is Wasenhaus’ entry level Pinot Noir; it is the gateway drug of this estate, cut from the same cloth as the top Grand Crus (unlike the “Grande Ordinaire, which is a much more free-form, bright and “natural” treatise on Pinot Noir from the region).

Some technical information: Sourced from mainly sandy and loess soils. The Spätburgunder comes from various parcels, it is “Baden Rouge” as you might say. Fermented mostly destemmed, with about 30% whole bunch, in a classic open oak vat. Fermentation lasted between 15 to 18 days and the wine was aged in used French oak barrels for 14 months.

The wine is characterized by red fruit notes and is said to pair well with red sauce dishes, roast white meats, and meaty fish.

Type: Red
Producer: Wasenhaus
Varietal: Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Country: Germany
Region: Baden
Farming: Working Organic, Biodynamic, low Sulphur