Winemaker Notes

This dense, concentrated expression comes from fruit grown on blauschiefer (blue slate) soils on Dernauer's steepest slopes. Berries are destemmed and crushed with maceration lasting for about 20 days. Elevagé occurs in mostly used barriques for 11 month. The stony create a mineral wine with smoky aroma of red fruits, blackberry, blueberry, red currant and dark cherry, accompanied by floral and roasting aromas. Impeccable balance between fruit, mineral, and oak here.