2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification 
VDP.GROSSE LAGE
VDP.GROSSE LAGERegion Pfalz
Soil Natural band of tertiary limestone
Orientation South-Facing
Vineyard Yield 20 hL/ha
Grape Clone Burgundy Pinot Noir clones
Fermentation Vessels Wooden cuves
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Hand harvested, sorted again at the winery and destemmed; transferred without pumping to wooden cuves with a small proportion of whole clusters; short maceration and spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts; matured for 16 months in new and second-fill French barriques; bottled unfiltered. The Felsenberg parcel was restored and replanted in 2011.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-022
Tasting Notes Fine, elegant and long; silky, elegant Pinot style
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Drinking Window 2025-2038
Classification 
VDP.Grosses Gewächs
VDP.Grosses GewächsRegion Pfalz
Soil Loam and limestone
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Diam Pressed Cork
Production Details Barrique matured and certified organic; recommended serving temperature is 16–17°C.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-022
Tasting Notes Meiningers Sommelier (August 2025): lightly peppery and warmly spicy aroma, surprising freshness, piquant character, chalky texture, crunchy tannins, refined and energetic
Food Pairing Pasta; beef
Critics Ratings Meiningers Sommelier 96/100
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Drinking Window 2024-2037
Classification VDP.Grosses Gewächs
VDP.Grosses GewächsRegion Pfalz
Soil Loam and limestone
Barrel Size 225
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Diam Pressed Cork
Production Details Matured in 225 L barriques and certified organic; recommended serving temperature is 16–17°C.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-022
Tasting Notes Weinfurore/CB (September 2024): dark, inky and concentrated, with plum, blackberry, herbs and ethereal notes; fresh acidity, dense texture, firm tannin and strong tension
Food Pairing Pasta; beef
Critics Ratings Meiningers Sommelier 96/100; Vinum 18.5/20
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Pfalz
Tasting Notes Weinwisser (Giuseppe Lauria, Thomas Boxberger and Frank Kämmer MS): expressive and fragrant with fine reduction, light red cherry and redcurrant; silky, delicately dense and refined, with an upright finish
Critics Ratings Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96/100; Weinwisser 18+/20
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Dürkheimer Hohl 21,67251 Freinsheim
Phone
+49(0)6353/2231
Email
Owner
Steffen und Andreas Rings
Cellarmaster
Steffen und Andreas Rings