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Spatburgunder Trocken Reserve 2022 Keller

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Spätburgunder Trocken Reserve 2022 Keller

Overview

The Spätburgunder Trocken Reserve 2022 Keller is one of the most refined and profound expressions of Pinot Noir crafted by the renowned Rheinhessen estate. Born from meticulous vineyard selection and the Keller family’s centuries of expertise, this Reserve version embodies structure, complexity, and longevity, balanced by purity of fruit and elegant oak influence. The 2022 vintage delivered ripe, healthy grapes, producing a wine that is both velvety and intense.

History

Pinot Noir has deep roots in German viticulture, and in Rheinhessen it has found terroirs capable of producing wines of great elegance and character. Since 1789, the Keller family has been cultivating their finest parcels with care and precision. The Reserve cuvée is conceived as a special selection, showcasing the full potential of Spätburgunder in exceptional years. The 2022 vintage perfectly reflects this vision, offering a wine both powerful and graceful.

Vineyard Philosophy

Vines are cultivated using sustainable and artisanal practices, respecting nature and biodiversity. Calcareous and clay soils provide complexity, minerality, and finesse, while strict yield control ensures concentration of aromas and structure. Manual harvesting allows only the best grapes to be included in this exceptional Reserve.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, fermentation is carried out with native yeasts and spontaneous processes, followed by long skin contact to extract aroma, color, and silky tannins. Aging takes place in oak barrels and tonneaux, partly new and partly second use, lending complexity, elegance, and age-worthiness without overwhelming the fruit. Minimal sulfite use preserves authenticity.

Tasting Notes

Color: deep, bright ruby red.
Nose: layered bouquet of black cherry, red plum, blackcurrant, violet, sweet spices, and subtle toasty notes.
Palate: dry, velvety, and structured, with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairings

Ideal with roast red meats, noble game, refined international cuisine, and aged cheeses. Also excellent as a meditation wine.

Technical Sheet

Grape variety: 100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: ~13%
Format: 75 cl
Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, skin maceration
Aging: barriques and tonneaux, partly new and partly used
Production philosophy: artisanal, native yeasts, minimal sulfites
Additional notes: contains sulfites
Serving temperature: 15–17°C

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Spätburgunder Trocken Reserve 2022 Keller: elegant German Pinot Noir with red fruit, spices, and silky tannins. Contains sulfites.

Klaus Keller and the Excellence of German Riesling

Klaus Keller is the renowned winemaker behind Weingut Keller, one of the most prestigious wineries in Rheinhessen, famous for producing some of the world’s finest Rieslings. The Keller name is synonymous with wines of extraordinary purity, depth, and elegance, capable of competing with the great Burgundy Grand Crus.

The History of Weingut Keller

The winery’s origins date back to the 18th century, when the Keller family settled in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, in the heart of Rheinhessen. However, it was under Klaus Keller and later his son Klaus-Peter Keller that the estate reached the pinnacle of excellence, becoming a global benchmark for dry Rieslings.

Klaus Keller spent decades meticulously selecting vineyards and enhancing the terroir, drawing inspiration from Burgundian traditions to craft wines of remarkable longevity, complexity, and vibrancy.

The Terroir and Iconic Vineyards

Weingut Keller owns parcels in the most prestigious areas of Rheinhessen, with soils rich in limestone, slate, and marl, ideal for producing expressive, mineral-driven Rieslings. Some of the most renowned vineyards include:

G-Max – The rarest and most legendary Riesling from the estate, of unparalleled quality.
Abtserde – Known for its finesse and aging potential.
Hubacker – A powerful and structured Riesling.
Kirchspiel – Elegant, with a vibrant acidity.
Morstein – Famous for its intense minerality.

Winemaking Philosophy

Klaus Keller and his son Klaus-Peter have always prioritized terroir expression, using sustainable viticulture and a hands-off, artisanal approach in the cellar.

Their Rieslings, especially in trocken (dry) and Grosses Gewächs (GG) styles, are known for their crystalline fruit, lively acidity, and incredible depth.

Klaus Keller’s Legacy

Today, Klaus Keller is a respected and celebrated figure in the wine world. His legacy is carried on by his son Klaus-Peter Keller, who continues to craft extraordinary wines, highly sought after by collectors and wine lovers worldwide.

Weingut Keller is often referred to as the “DRC of Germany”, a comparison to the legendary Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, emphasizing the level of excellence achieved by the Keller family in the wine world.