Pinot Noir teaches patience — and the steeper the slope, the more it asks. On the Auggener Liesten, with gradients up to 58° and calcareous loess-loam underfoot, the vines are worked by hand and rope-secured tracked machinery; nothing else fits the slope. The fruit is selectively picked, fermented on native yeasts, and aged for two years in barrique — a mix of new and seasoned French oak — before bottling unfiltered and unfined. 94+ Falstaff points for the 2022.

Tasting notes

Fine elegance meets expressive depth.

In the glass, a bright garnet red. On the nose, sour cherry, preserved plum and dark berries unfold, joined by delicate notes of vanilla, cocoa and a touch of warm smokiness.

On the palate, silky and precise with fine-grained tannins. The fruit stays clear and cool, supported by blackberry, mocha and subtle spice. The structure is elegant and balanced, with noticeable ageing potential.

The finish is long, savoury and harmonious, with mineral freshness.

Lightly chilled, it shows its full finesse — classy, with modern elegance.

Technical data

94+ Falstaff points.