Bad Neuenahr Sonnenberg Spätburgunder GG

The Sonnenberg in Bad Neuenahr is considered by scientific studies to be the warmest spot in the entire Ahr valley. 95% of the site is a steep slope, facing south, at an altitude of 100–150 m. The soil: a skeleton-rich conglomerate of greywacke and greywacke slate, interspersed with clay and loess components. An almost five-meter-high cliff makes the soil structure visible.

Meyer-Näkel harvests Pinot Noir here that translates this terroir directly into the bottle: delicately earthy and herbal-spicy in the nose, red and dark berries, cherry, juniper, a hint of tar and dried blossoms. On the palate, ripe, tart-juicy fruit, fine acidity, crumbly-sandy tannin and a distinct minerality. The finish is long, spicy, slightly smoky — with a trace of pepper and malt.

Goes well with wild boar loin, duck breast with red cabbage or mature Tomme de Savoie. Serving temperature: 16–17 °C.