2022 Blaufränkisch Kalkstein

The broody simplicity of this wine makes it a hit each year. Damson plum, black cherry and cacao. Glints of white pepper. Silk pyjamas, smooth baby's bum. The Blaufränkisch fruit is grown in limestone ‘Kalkstein’ soils, which gives the wine a very noticeable perfumed, mineral rich energy. The grapes were macerated in stainless for a short time before being aged in oak barrels for 8 months Despite the modernity of Claus' striking winery (nestled in the village of Gols by Lake Neusiedlersee in ...Read More...

The broody simplicity of this wine makes it a hit each year. Damson plum, black cherry and cacao. Glints of white pepper. Silk pyjamas, smooth baby's bum. The Blaufränkisch fruit is grown in limestone ‘Kalkstein’ soils, which gives the wine a very noticeable perfumed, mineral rich energy. The grapes were macerated in stainless for a short time before being aged in oak barrels for 8 months

Despite the modernity of Claus' striking winery (nestled in the village of Gols by Lake Neusiedlersee in Burgenland), everything is hands-off and inherently natural. Claus’ wines are always harmonious, each element perfectly balanced against one another. It’s like they walk on a tightrope against a clear, blue sky. His methods are guided by instinct rather than formula, and he is perpetually experimenting and evolving, making wine markedly different in style to the classic interpretations coming out of the region. They are a must try for anyone interested in the region, or wine for that matter, period.

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