Müller-Ruprecht - Blanc de Noir Rosé (Spätburgunder Rosé) 2023 (750ml)
Price: $24.99
| Producer | Müller-Ruprecht |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Pfalz |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 70386 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Müller-Ruprecht Description
One of the estates Keller introduced us to was Müller-Ruprecht in the northern Pfalz, in Kallstadt, literally around the corner from another estate you might have heard of – Koehler-Ruprecht. (Yes, the families were related at the level of the great-grandparents.)
Both of the “Ruprecht” estates are doing thoughtful, organic farming (Müller-Ruprecht is certified organic); both estates farm prime parcels of the famous Saumagen. Yet I suppose that’s where the commonalities end.
Where Koehler-Ruprecht can have a rather textural, round and powerful style, Müller-Ruprecht presents the sharper, perhaps more electric side of this vineyard, of this village. I’m a Koehler-Ruprecht fan; this is not a discussion of quality, it is a discussion of style.
Suffice it to say we have been wildly impressed.
Do not overlook the simple, natural joys from this estate.
The 100% Pinot Noir rosé is juicy and succulent, mouthwatering and evaporative. It’s a little bottle of perfection.
Tasting Note: If you haven’t heard of Frühburgunder it is an early ripening, delicate and elegant cousin to Pinot Noir. A very soft crushing to not get too much color, with as little skin contact as possible to make it ultra light. Very aromatic, soaring red fruit, lots of citrus, a salty minerality.
