At a glance

Producer

Weingut Fürst

Region

Franconia, Germany

Grape variety

Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$50-$70

Tasting profile

Bright red cherries, violets, forest floor, slight smoke and mineral notes.

Evolution: Will develop richer tertiary notes of leather, game, and underbrush as tannins soften.

At peak: Complex layered flavors integrating fruit, earth, and refined tannic structure with silky mouthfeel.

Structure

Acidity

Fresh and balanced, typical of Franconian terroir

Tannins

Fine-grained and moderate; good structure for aging

Alcohol

13-13.5%

Aging potential

15-20+ years, given the GG classification and vintage quality

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2051

Optimal window

2025 to 2054

Current status

Developing

Current condition

The 2019 vintage is still young, tannins are slightly firm, and the wine shows a bouquet of fresh red fruit with earthy and mineral undertones.

The Spätburgunder GG from Fürst’s Centgrafenberg vineyard is a top-tier Franconian Pinot, benefiting from cool climate acidity and fine terroir. The balance of tannin and acidity in this 2019 vintage suggests optimal drinking likely from the mid-2020s to late 2030s, with a peak exhibiting full complexity and smoothness.

Food pairing

Ideal with roasted duck, mushroom-based dishes, charcuterie, grilled salmon, or mild game.

Serving

Serving temperature

14-16°C / 57-61°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — To allow the wine to open and soften its tannic edges, enhancing aromatic complexity.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Weingut Fürst practices integrated pest management, reduces synthetic chemical use, employs water-saving vineyard techniques, and favors minimal intervention winemaking.

The estate focuses on sustainability with environmentally conscious farming and energy management; however, no full organic or biodynamic certification limits the top sustainability rating. Packaging is standard glass bottles with lightweight design to reduce emissions during shipping.