Weingut Andres I Pfalz Königsbacher Ölberg I Spätburgunder 2024 I German Wine
Weingut Andres I Pfalz Königsbacher Ölberg I Spätburgunder 2024 I German Wine

Weingut Andres, Pfalz, Königsbach Ölberg, Spätburgunder, 2024

£53.00

The most ambitious red and arguably one of the most compelling Spätburgunders in the Pfalz and the flagship at Weingut Andres. The vineyard sits at the boundary of the Ölberg and the legendary Königsbacher Idig, with a south-facing aspect and a very high proportion of calcareous marl — conditions that come close to a Burgundian premier cru in geological terms. Yields are a strict 20 hl/ha. Spontaneously fermented and aged in equal parts new and used barrique, the wine shines with real structure and presence without losing its elegance. Fine red fruit — sour cherry, redcurrant — shifts towards darker fruit notes and tobacco, underpinned by a cool mineral streak, graphite and a silky but firm tannic grip. The finish is long, saline and complex, with considerable ageing potential. A wine that rewards patience, and quite simply a show stopper.

The most ambitious red and arguably one of the most compelling Spätburgunders in the Pfalz and the flagship at Weingut Andres. The vineyard sits at the boundary of the Ölberg and the legendary Königsbacher Idig, with a south-facing aspect and a very high proportion of calcareous marl — conditions that come close to a Burgundian premier cru in geological terms. Yields are a strict 20 hl/ha. Spontaneously fermented and aged in equal parts new and used barrique, the wine shines with real structure and presence without losing its elegance. Fine red fruit — sour cherry, redcurrant — shifts towards darker fruit notes and tobacco, underpinned by a cool mineral streak, graphite and a silky but firm tannic grip. The finish is long, saline and complex, with considerable ageing potential. A wine that rewards patience, and quite simply a show stopper.

Nestled in the heart of Deidesheim along the famous Deutsche Weinstraße, Weingut Andres is a family estate that embodies the perfect balance between tradition and a bold new vision. Founded by the brothers' grandfather, the estate has been passed down through three generations, each leaving its own mark on this exceptional property in the Mittelhaardt.

Since 2015, brothers Michael and Thomas Andres have taken the reins from their father Matthias, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge — Michael having studied oenology in Geisenheim and Thomas wine business management in Heilbronn. Known in the wine scene as the "Flintstone Brothers" for their distinctively reductive winemaking style, the duo has quickly become one of the most exciting names in German wine.

Grape variety : Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Terroir : Calcareous marl Plots : Ölberg Average age of the vines : 15 years Orientation : South-east Altitude: 150 NN Vinification: Mash fermentation in stainless steel for 14 days, spontaneous fermentation Ageing: 50% used & 50% new barriques for 18 months Alcohol: 13.5%