2021 Franz Keller Spätburgunder Eichberg Grosses Gewächs
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2045 |
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Description
Very nice Pinot Noir (or Spätburgunder) from the German region Kaiserstuhl, which is located in the wine region Baden . Producer of this wine is the authentic winery Franz Keller . Keller is a specialist in 'Burgundersorten', so the Pinots and Chardonnay. Especially the Spätburgunders (sometimes also called Pinot noir by them because they work with clones from Burgundy) enjoy great international prestige. Last year Magda van der Rijst considered it her 'favorite producer of Spätburgunder from all over Germany', this year Lars Daniëls will again put a wine from Keller on his shortlist during the Grosse Gewächse tasting in Wiesbaden.
The Kaiserstuhl is the warmest and sunniest wine region in Germany and is characterized by volcanic soils covered with fertile high loess deposits that offer excellent wine growing conditions for what they call in Germany the Burgunder varieties such as Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Chardonnay and Spätburgunder. The Keller winery has truly beautifully situated vineyards, click here for an overview. At Keller they only use the best, carefully selected grapes from the best vineyards and plots: Schlossberg, Kirchberg, Eichberg, "Im Leh" and "Kähner". These wines mature in their best barrels and all have a unique character, potential and finesse - truly unique grand crus!
This Grosses Gewachs Spätburgunder comes from the Eichberg vineyard. The parcel located in the lower half of this vineyard was planted in 1994 by Fritz Keller with exclusively Pinot Noir clones from Burgundy. This vineyard has a tephrite soil and is located in the south, partly southeast and southwest, is one of the warmest locations of the winery. The dark volcanic soil leads to a distinctive, rather masculine Pinot Noir that is powerful and animalistic, with notes of tar and growing maturity.
The wine has matured for 18 months in barrique barrels (35% new oak) and has great aromas of beautiful dark cherries and herbs. This Eichberg Pinot Noir is much more masculine compared to for example the Kirchberg and the other vineyards. Oak is present, but still pleasant especially at this moment despite its youth. Powerful wine with fine tannins and a long, concentrated finish. Can be kept for quite a few more years, which will only make this powerhouse even more beautiful.
The wine goes very well with a nice dinner with, for example, fried or stewed red meat, with strong, tasty sauces and also delicious with a cheese board with, for example, Epoisses cheese.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Baden |
| Appellation | Kaiserstuhl |
| Winery | Franz Keller |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Rood fruit, Soepel, Vol |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
Stephan Reinhardt
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2026 - 2045
From several terraces planted with a range of clones and massal selections, the dark ruby-colored 2021 Eichberg Oberrotweil Spätburgunder GG opens with a deep, pure, clear, fresh yet most of all intense and distinctive nose with floral cassis and cherry aromas. Silky and lush on the palate, this is a full-bodied, elegant and generous, persistently intense, saline and structured Eichberg with firm tannins, lingering salts and generous juiciness. This is a real grand cru with a spectacular finish, even in a difficult (rainy) vintage such as 2021. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in February 2024.
Friedrich Keller only brings his red wines onto the market two years after the harvest, after they have spent a year in barrels and are bottled either in the fall, January or in the spring of the second year after light filtration. Keller's wines are characterized by clear, elegant fruit, a fresh palate and silky texture. They are deeply calm wines that clearly express the different vineyard sites. The 2021s are outstanding, and the 2022s are surprisingly difficult to compete with, at least in their youth. I didn't taste the two vintages side by side, though, but a few months apart.
Published: Oct 31, 2024
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James Suckling
Franz Keller Spätburgunder Baden Eichberg GG 2021
Thursday, January 4, 2024
CountryGermany
RegionBaden
Vintage2021
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Score
94
Expressive and subtle in spite of the impressive concentration on the cool, medium-bodied palate. Lots of finesse in a very Burgundian manner. This is youthful and has the structure to age, though the tannins are by no means dominant. Crisp and slightly zesty at the long finish with stacks of wet stone minerality. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
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Franz Keller - expressive, ambitious wines from the Kaiserstuhl
The Franz Keller winery is located near the border with France in the southern German town of Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl, part of the state of Baden-Württemberg. Franz Keller winery has several vineyards in the Kaiserstuhl, which is part of the wine region of Baden. The Kaiserstuhl is Germany's warmest and sunniest wine region and is characterized by volcanic soils covered with fertile high loess deposits that provide excellent wine growing conditions for what they call Burgundersorten in Germany such as Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Chardonnay and Spätburgunder. The volcanic soils vary widely from vineyard to vineyard. This soil diversity contributes enormously to the exciting taste variation of the wines of this authentic winery.
The natural terraced environment is symbiotic with the winery, allowing gravity to be used during the wine production process. In addition, the unique architecture has been designed in such a way that wine production, cellar, tasting room and the restaurant KellerWirtschaft all fit under one roof. Fun fact about this roof: it is covered with native crops from Badberg, a nearby nature reserve. In this way, the natural conditions are enhanced by the building and its structure. Partly because the building has been dug into the ground, creating the optimal climatic conditions for wine maturation and storage.
Franz Keller - Schwarzer Adler is a gastronomic concept in Baden and actually in the rest of Germany. The company consists of a wine domain, wine import, wine trade, hotel and no less than 3 restaurants. Restaurant Schwarzer Adler has had a Michelin star continuously since 1969, making it the longest owner of all restaurants in Germany. The company is now owned by Fritz Keller, a man with boundless energy and lots of ideas.
His son Friedrich is mainly involved in wine making. The name Franz Keller stands for dry, refreshing, fruity but also complex and mineral-driven powerful wines. The wines are always of excellent, impeccable quality and are highly appreciated in Germany and far beyond, such as up to 94 points Parker and 5 stars Eichelmann. The winery considers it very important that the terroir, the origin and the character of the wine are reflected in the taste. The winemaking approach is inspired by the wines and the "savoir-vivre" of their French neighbors. The aim of this winery has been from the very beginning to make wines that are the perfect accompaniment to good food.
Order Franz Keller wines online at Grand Cru wines
You can of course buy Franz Keller wines online at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service that is Grand Crus!
Very nice Pinot Noir (or Spätburgunder) from the German region Kaiserstuhl, which is located in the wine region Baden . Producer of this wine is the authentic winery Franz Keller . Keller is a specialist in 'Burgundersorten', so the Pinots and Chardonnay. Especially the Spätburgunders (sometimes also called Pinot noir by them because they work with clones from Burgundy) enjoy great international prestige. Last year Magda van der Rijst considered it her 'favorite producer of Spätburgunder from all over Germany', this year Lars Daniëls will again put a wine from Keller on his shortlist during the Grosse Gewächse tasting in Wiesbaden.
The Kaiserstuhl is the warmest and sunniest wine region in Germany and is characterized by volcanic soils covered with fertile high loess deposits that offer excellent wine growing conditions for what they call in Germany the Burgunder varieties such as Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Chardonnay and Spätburgunder. The Keller winery has truly beautifully situated vineyards, click here for an overview. At Keller they only use the best, carefully selected grapes from the best vineyards and plots: Schlossberg, Kirchberg, Eichberg, "Im Leh" and "Kähner". These wines mature in their best barrels and all have a unique character, potential and finesse - truly unique grand crus!
This Grosses Gewachs Spätburgunder comes from the Eichberg vineyard. The parcel located in the lower half of this vineyard was planted in 1994 by Fritz Keller with exclusively Pinot Noir clones from Burgundy. This vineyard has a tephrite soil and is located in the south, partly southeast and southwest, is one of the warmest locations of the winery. The dark volcanic soil leads to a distinctive, rather masculine Pinot Noir that is powerful and animalistic, with notes of tar and growing maturity.
The wine has matured for 18 months in barrique barrels (35% new oak) and has great aromas of beautiful dark cherries and herbs. This Eichberg Pinot Noir is much more masculine compared to for example the Kirchberg and the other vineyards. Oak is present, but still pleasant especially at this moment despite its youth. Powerful wine with fine tannins and a long, concentrated finish. Can be kept for quite a few more years, which will only make this powerhouse even more beautiful.
The wine goes very well with a nice dinner with, for example, fried or stewed red meat, with strong, tasty sauces and also delicious with a cheese board with, for example, Epoisses cheese.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Baden |
| Appellation | Kaiserstuhl |
| Winery | Franz Keller |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Rood fruit, Soepel, Vol |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
Stephan Reinhardt
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2026 - 2045
From several terraces planted with a range of clones and massal selections, the dark ruby-colored 2021 Eichberg Oberrotweil Spätburgunder GG opens with a deep, pure, clear, fresh yet most of all intense and distinctive nose with floral cassis and cherry aromas. Silky and lush on the palate, this is a full-bodied, elegant and generous, persistently intense, saline and structured Eichberg with firm tannins, lingering salts and generous juiciness. This is a real grand cru with a spectacular finish, even in a difficult (rainy) vintage such as 2021. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in February 2024.
Friedrich Keller only brings his red wines onto the market two years after the harvest, after they have spent a year in barrels and are bottled either in the fall, January or in the spring of the second year after light filtration. Keller's wines are characterized by clear, elegant fruit, a fresh palate and silky texture. They are deeply calm wines that clearly express the different vineyard sites. The 2021s are outstanding, and the 2022s are surprisingly difficult to compete with, at least in their youth. I didn't taste the two vintages side by side, though, but a few months apart.
Published: Oct 31, 2024
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
Franz Keller Spätburgunder Baden Eichberg GG 2021
Thursday, January 4, 2024
CountryGermany
RegionBaden
Vintage2021
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Score
94
Expressive and subtle in spite of the impressive concentration on the cool, medium-bodied palate. Lots of finesse in a very Burgundian manner. This is youthful and has the structure to age, though the tannins are by no means dominant. Crisp and slightly zesty at the long finish with stacks of wet stone minerality. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Franz Keller - expressive, ambitious wines from the Kaiserstuhl
The Franz Keller winery is located near the border with France in the southern German town of Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl, part of the state of Baden-Württemberg. Franz Keller winery has several vineyards in the Kaiserstuhl, which is part of the wine region of Baden. The Kaiserstuhl is Germany's warmest and sunniest wine region and is characterized by volcanic soils covered with fertile high loess deposits that provide excellent wine growing conditions for what they call Burgundersorten in Germany such as Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Chardonnay and Spätburgunder. The volcanic soils vary widely from vineyard to vineyard. This soil diversity contributes enormously to the exciting taste variation of the wines of this authentic winery.
The natural terraced environment is symbiotic with the winery, allowing gravity to be used during the wine production process. In addition, the unique architecture has been designed in such a way that wine production, cellar, tasting room and the restaurant KellerWirtschaft all fit under one roof. Fun fact about this roof: it is covered with native crops from Badberg, a nearby nature reserve. In this way, the natural conditions are enhanced by the building and its structure. Partly because the building has been dug into the ground, creating the optimal climatic conditions for wine maturation and storage.
Franz Keller - Schwarzer Adler is a gastronomic concept in Baden and actually in the rest of Germany. The company consists of a wine domain, wine import, wine trade, hotel and no less than 3 restaurants. Restaurant Schwarzer Adler has had a Michelin star continuously since 1969, making it the longest owner of all restaurants in Germany. The company is now owned by Fritz Keller, a man with boundless energy and lots of ideas.
His son Friedrich is mainly involved in wine making. The name Franz Keller stands for dry, refreshing, fruity but also complex and mineral-driven powerful wines. The wines are always of excellent, impeccable quality and are highly appreciated in Germany and far beyond, such as up to 94 points Parker and 5 stars Eichelmann. The winery considers it very important that the terroir, the origin and the character of the wine are reflected in the taste. The winemaking approach is inspired by the wines and the "savoir-vivre" of their French neighbors. The aim of this winery has been from the very beginning to make wines that are the perfect accompaniment to good food.
Order Franz Keller wines online at Grand Cru wines
You can of course buy Franz Keller wines online at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service that is Grand Crus!