Pinot Noir, Hundsruck, Grosses Gewächs, 2021
The Hundsrück exhibits a beautiful fragrancy with an extra violet and lavender dimension atop crackling, fresh blue fruits and a spicy, stony kick. The 2022 has a firm, quite elemental feel that carries through on the long finish. The feather in the cap of the Fürst estate, the Hundsrück has been recognised as an individual terroir since at least the 16th century. An intensely rocky, cool site, the wines often require more time to reveal themselves, rewarding those with patience. Fermented with 100% whole cluster and aged in French barrique.
critic reviews
Fermented with 100% whole clusters, the 2021 Spatburgunder Hundsruck GG is deep and intense on the relatively warm (but certainly coolish) and fleshy nose that delivers spicy underwood yet also ethereal notes. Silky, lush and saline on the palate, the 21 Hundsruck reveals remarkable finesse and freshness as well as a crunchy tannins, grip and stimulating salinity. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in April 2024.