2020 Keller, Nieder-Florsheim Frauenberg Spatburgunder GG Trocken, Rheinhessen

Klaus Peter Keller’s management of the Keller-Florsheim parcels in the Frauenberg relies on high-density plantings and meticulous dry-farming to navigate the site's intense solar exposure. Anchored in a massive limestone substrate with veins of iron-rich terra rossa, the vineyard imposes a rigorous mineral framework and savory structural depth on the Spätburgunder. In the 2020 vintage, Keller employed 50% whole-cluster fermentation and 15 months of maturation in seasoned oak to prioritize phenolic tension and aromatic lift over primary extraction. The season's warmth was mitigated by the Frauenberg’s high elevation and the cooling Zellertal winds, which preserved essential acid nerve while ensuring full physiological ripeness. The resulting Grosses Gewächs exhibits fine-grained tannins and a focused mid-palate density, culminating in a saline, vertical finish that reflects the lean precision characteristic of the estate's top red sites.