From a quartzite-rich site in the single vineyard Burg-Layer Johannisberg.
Mutation of Pinot Noir. Synonyms include Frühburgunder, Blauer Frühburgunder, Früher Blauer Burgunder, Madeleine Noir, Vigne d’Ischia (in France) and many others. Usually ripens a little earlier than Pinot Noir. Harvest may begin about two weeks earlier, on average. Hence the name: Frühburgunder ("früh" is German and translates to "early"), whereas the German name for Pinot Noir is Spätburgunder ("spät" translates to "late"). Thick-skinned variety that can produce substantial wines, though generally not with the depth and longevity of Pinot Noir.
| Vintage: | 2015 |
| Colour: | red |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | no |
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Pinot Précoce Noir Mutation of Pinot Noir. Synonyms include Frühburgunder, Blauer Frühburgunder, Früher Blauer Burgunder, Madeleine Noir, Vigne d’Ischia (in France) and many others. Usually ripens a little earlier than Pinot Noir. Harvest may begin about two weeks earlier, on average. Hence the name: Frühburgunder ("früh" is German and translates to "early"), whereas the German name for Pinot Noir is Spätburgunder ("spät" translates to "late"). Thick-skinned variety that can produce substantial wines, though generally not with the depth and longevity of Pinot Noir. |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Forster |
| Country: | Germany |
| Region: | Nahe |
| Subregion: | n/a |
| Appellation: | n/a |
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Burg-Layer Johannisberg VDP.Erste Lage. South-facing, 10 to 40% inclination, weathered grey slate. |
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