S Spatburgunder
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, herb-crusted rack of lamb
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Crafted from select parcels in the historic border town of Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Weingut Bernhart's 'S' Spätburgunder is a masterclass in cool-climate Pinot Noir. The vines thrive in the unique 'Kalkmergel' (limestone marl) soils that straddle the boundary between Germany's Pfalz and France's Alsace—a geopolitical curiosity where grapes are harvested in France but vinified in Germany. The 'S' designation represents a premium selection of low-yielding, older vines. Following traditional fermentation, the wine is matured in French oak barriques, resulting in a complex, structured red. It beautifully marries the bright, red-berry acidity typical of German Spätburgunder with the deep, earthy minerality and velvety tannins inherited from its ancient limestone terroir.
🍾 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