RUDOLF FÜRST
Franken (Germany)
• 5/5 red grapes from Gault Millau
• 5/5 stars from Eichelmann
“Rudolf Fürst is an acknowledged Pinot magician in Germany, not just with Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) but also the earlier-ripening Frühburgunder.” – Jancis Robinson MW, The Financial Times,13th November 2011.
RUDOLF FÜRST
BÜRGSTADTER BERG CHARDONNAY 1ER 2017
TASTING NOTE
A rarity from Rudolf Fürst because of the minuscule production. This is a German Chardonnay made in a burgundian style. Elegant and beautiful nose of fine wood, spice and ripe fruit. On the palate, it is smooth and round; yet light and elegant with precise acidity. The balance is super with long great finish. A wine with huge potential.
RUDOLF FÜRST
CHARDONNAY R 2017
TASTING NOTE
A reserved Chardonnay from Rudolf Fürst make in minuscule quantity. This is a huge Chardonnay that can easily compete with top whites from Burgundy. Powerful and elegant, fruity and flowery, precise and mineral, these are the characteristics of Chardonnay R. The wine is made to be complex and long-living.
RUDOLF FÜRST
SPÄTBURGUNDER TRADITION 2017
TASTING NOTE
This is an estate bottle from Rudolf Furst with long tradition. The grapes come from vines grown on iron rich red rocky sandstone soil. After fermentation, it’s aged for 13 months in 2 to 6 years old barriques and then bottled without filtration.
Red ruby with noses of black fruits, spice and fine cigar box. On the palate, it’s refreshing and elegant with smooth silky tannin. The finish is long and plesant.
RUDOLF FÜRST
KLINGENBERGER SPÄTBURGUNDER 2016
TASTING NOTE
Wine Spectator, “Shows a bit of density, with a burst of violet that picks up hints of earth and graphite midpalate, surrounding the core of cranberry and rose flavors. The minerality lingers on the finish. Balanced and moderately long. Drink now through 2027. 250 cases made.”
Jancis Robinson, “Sweet and a light note of vanilla pod and cinnamon. Sharply etched red fruit packed into a case of wood-brushed tannins. Lovely fruit but oak is upfront at the moment and not (yet) letting it shine. Mouth-drawing acidity. Refreshingly sharp. Fine, with a confident finish. ”
RUDOLF FÜRST
BÜRGSTADTER BERG SPÄTBURGUNDER 1ER 2016
TASTING NOTE
Wine Spectator, “A spicy fragrance complements the ripe plum and cassis flavors in this flamboyant Spätburgunder. Lively, rich and concentrated, with soft tannins that emerge in the end. Best from 2020 through 2027. 300 cases made”
Jancis Robinson, “Spicy and lifted and a gossamer-thin veil of acetone. Then sweet fruit, sweet, ripe, shapely cherry fruit followed quickly by a wave of acidity and then reined in neatly by leather-scented tannins. Sous bois and forest floor and autumn weaving in through incredibly pretty, dancing, red wild-berry fruit. ”
RUDOLF FÜRST
CENTGRAFENBERG SPÄTBURGUNDER GG 2017
TASTING NOTE
Jancis Robinson, “The Centgrafenberg may never exhibit the power of the Schlossberg or the intensity of the Hundsrück, but it never fails to delight with its subtlety and elegance. Tea-chest and fine tobacco add a spicy piquancy to the generous fruit of blackberries and cherries. A gentle herbal touch fits seamlessly into the overall sensory conception. A role model of aesthetics.”
RUDOLF FÜRST
SCHLOSSBERG SPÄTBURGUNDER GG 2017
TASTING NOTE
Jancis Robinson, “The barrique-derived aromas of sandalwood and clove may still be dominant at this infant stage but cannot entirely subdue the enticing fragrance of dark berry fruit. Fortunately on the palate the wood is not overpowering and, despite the prominent presence of tannins, still leaves enough room for plums and black cherries to establish their credentials. Juicy acidity, a hint of smoky bacon and some fine spicy nuances adorn the impressive finish. ”