Merlot is the outlier. The rest of our 58° line is Burgundian — Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay — but Merlot belongs further west, in Bordeaux. We grow it on the same Auggener Liesten slope, where the calcareous loess-loam and gradients up to 58° push the vines to work for it. Hand-harvested, fermented on native yeasts, aged in barrique, biodynamic from row to bottle. 700 bottles in this vintage.

Tasting notes

Powerful, velvety, defined by quiet elegance.

In the glass, deep purple. The nose shows dark blackberry, blackcurrant and fine barrique notes, joined by dark chocolate, vanilla and subtle hints of tobacco.

On the palate, full-bodied and silky with ripe tannins and well-integrated acidity. The fruit is concentrated and harmonious, with subtle herbal and leather notes.

The finish is long, warm and elegant, with remarkable depth.

Technical data

Limited to 700 bottles. Awarded Silver at Mundus Vini.