Schweigen Kalkmergel Spatburgunder
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, roasted rack of lamb
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Weingut Bernhart's Schweigen Kalkmergel Spätburgunder is a profound expression of the unique cross-border terroir of Schweigen-Rechtenbach, where vineyards straddle the boundary between Germany's Pfalz and France's Alsace. The name 'Kalkmergel' pays homage to the heavy limestone marl soils deposited millions of years ago, which impart a distinct mineral tension and structural elegance to the Pinot Noir vines. This wine is crafted from hand-harvested grapes grown in these historic borderlands—where French elegance meets German precision. Fermented traditionally and aged in high-quality oak barriques, it showcases a beautiful balance of dark cherry fruit, earthy forest floor, and fine-grained, chalky tannins, reflecting a centuries-old heritage of viticulture shaped by shifting national borders.
🍾 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