R Spatburgunder
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, roasted rack of lamb
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Weingut Bernhart's 'R' Sp tburgunder is a masterclass in cross-border terroir, sourced from vineyards in Schweigen that physically cross the boundary between Germany and Alsace, France. This unique geopolitical heritage allows the grapes to benefit from the highly prized Kalkmergel (limestone marl) soils that characterize this historic borderland. The 'R' designation signifies a reserve bottling of exceptional quality, where the finest Sp tburgunder clones are meticulously selected, fermented traditionally, and aged in French oak barriques. The result is a wine of profound depth, marrying Burgundian elegance and silky textures with the vibrant, sun-drenched fruit character of the southern Pfalz. It stands as a liquid testament to a shared European viticultural history.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Located in the southern Pfalz municipality of Schweigen-Rechtenbach, right on the German-French border, Weingut Bernhart is a highly acclaimed family-run estate led by Gerd Bernhart. The winery is renowned for its unique cross-border terroir, managing historic vineyards such as the Sonnenberg, where limestone-rich soils yield exceptionally elegant, mineral-driven wines. As a member of the prestigious VDP, Bernhart focuses on traditional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture, specializing in powerful, expressive Spätburgunder and precise, structured Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder. Their wines, aged in traditional oak casks and barriques, beautifully reflect the complex Kalkmergel soils of this historic border region. Address: Hauptstraße 19, 76889 Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Pfalz, Germany. Website: https://www.weingut-bernhart.de