A singular Pinot Noir from the steep slopes of the Mosel. The wine strikes a nice balance by blending two parcels, one of which is more clay-heavy giving a more powerful expression, and the other from a slope of slate, providing something more delicate. The wine is aged for one year in a huge old 1000-litre barrel and is blended with a small portion of the same wine from the 2018 which subtly adds some more savoury, developed flavours.
Overall, this Pinot is light and spicy with an intriguing blend of red and black fruits, and a lovely refreshing finish. Jan's no-suphur cuvées differ greatly from the typical, more straight and squeaky clean Mosel reds - always brimming with energy and life.
Made by Jan Klein, the latest generation at the helm on this historical estate which has been in the family since 1805, but operating as a winery since 862...! Jan started to produce a special range of wines with no added sulphites in 2014, a range that has now expanded to nearly ten singular wines. They are a departure from what you'd expect from the Mosel. As such the wine is labelled as 'landwein' - a lowly denomination that really belies the magic in the bottle, but which many contemporary German producers are working under for freedom of expression. We're inclined to think it is most definitely going to catch on.
