Weingut Friedrich Becker Estate Pinot Noir, Pfalz, Germany 2021

Description

Weingut Friedrich Becker’s Estate Pinot Noir 2021 from Germany’s Pfalz region is a benchmark example of precision and elegance in Spätburgunder. The grapes come from limestone-rich vineyards near Schweigen, straddling the French border, where Becker crafts wines that balance Burgundian finesse with German clarity.

The 2021 vintage was cooler and more classic, yielding wines of freshness and fine structure. This Pinot Noir offers aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and wild herbs with hints of smoke and spice. On the palate, it’s silky and vibrant, showing purity of fruit, refined tannins, and a mineral-driven finish. Aged in oak for about a year, it combines depth with restraint and pairs beautifully with roast chicken, duck, or earthy mushroom dishes.