Dr. Heger

Baden | Ihringen

Just a few miles from the French border, in Germany’s southernmost region of Baden, Joachim Heger farms the extraordinary grand crus of Ihringer Winklerberg and Achkarrer Schlossberg. On these steep, volcanic slopes, Joachim gives voice to unique, delicious, ageworthy expressions of pinot noir. For close to 40 vintages, his work has revolutionized the way we can interpret the potential of this ancient wine region. Joachim made a name for himself and Baden with pinot noir, but he also embraces classic Germanic varieties, foremost riesling and silvaner, by allowing each to work its magic on the unique volcanic, loess, and limestone soils.

Dr. Heger 2012 Pinot Noir "VITUS"

This is iconic, volcanic soil pinot noir in its ferrous—almost bloody—iron-rich aromas. Black cherry fruit dictates the mid-palate and is followed up by a long, juicy finish. It was fermented and aged for 10 months in used barrique.

  • 2012
  • Pinot Noir
  • QbA
  • Germany
  • Baden
  • Kaiserstuhl, Tuniberg
  • Sustainable
  • Volcanic, loess
  • 10 months neutral barrique
  • Stainless steel
  • 750 ml

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