Centgrafenberg Spätburgunder GG, 2022
Balanced, delicate and very elegant! Smoky notes, mushroom, forest underfloor, cherry, pepper.
About this wine
Wine Style:
This wine represents a Grand Cru–level German Pinot Noir (Grosses Gewächs), showcasing the highest expression of the Centgrafenberg vineyard. It is structured, powerful yet refined, with exceptional balance, precision, and aging potential. The style is deep, complex, and highly mineral-driven, with a strong Burgundian influence and beautifully integrated oak.
Tasting Notes:
The wine displays intense aromas of dark cherry, wild berries, plum, and floral notes, layered with spice, earth, and subtle oak. On the palate, it is concentrated and elegant, with fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and remarkable depth. The finish is long, complex, and persistent, with evolving notes of minerality, spice, and ripe fruit.
Gastronomy:
Due to its complexity and structure, it is best enjoyed with high-end, refined dishes in a fine dining setting. This wine pairs exceptionally well with premium dishes such as roasted duck, venison, and lamb. (It also complements truffle-based dishes, aged cheeses, and fine French cuisine)
Vineyards:
The Centgrafenberg vineyard in Bürgstadt.35 hl/ha, yields are particularly low. benefits from the heat that accumulates in its extremely steep vineyard terraces, which results in a wine with a warm character, a timeless classic; it displays cool power, ferrous minerality, and elegance.
Ageing method:
18 months in new barriques
Winemaking process:
The Centgrafenberg in Bürgstadt is a steep site, with slopes of up to 40%, on iron-rich red sandstone. Fermentation takes place in open wooden vats with wild yeasts and a high share of whole clusters, sometimes up to 100%. GG, or Grosses Gewächs, is the top dry-wine category of Germany's VDP, comparable to a Grand Cru.
Vinoteka's note
Pinot Noir from the Centgrafenberg, a top-rated VDP.Grosse Lage site in Franken. Cool, mineral and very fine on the nose, with earthy notes and red and some black berries; dense, firm and precise on the palate. Serve at 16–18 °C with roast veal, duck or venison. Built for the long haul: its best years start around 2029.
“As always, this is a great German Pinot Noir.”Wine Advocate · 96+ / 100 · 2022
Written by the Vinoteka team from the producer's technical sheet.
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