Sebastian Fürst, like his father Paul before him, works primarily with older vines in classified grand cru sites, keeping yields almost comically low (around 25-30 hl/ha, on par with Burgundian grand crus) and aging wines in French oak for extended periods. Franken's continental climate and iron-rich sandstone soils create wines with striking acidity and mineral depth. Author and critic Jancis Robinson called Weingut Rudolf Fürst “an acknowledged pinot magician in Germany.” After tasting these wines, we’re quite certain you’ll agree.

Schlossberg was sourced from 1.3 hectares of steep terraced slopes of pure red sandstone, protected by three kilometers of historic dry-stone walls. 100% whole cluster fermented, then aged 13-18 months in barrels. The cooler 2021 vintage produced wines of remarkable balance and precision. Notes of petrichor, pomegranate, and wild herbs, with grippy tannin and an elegant, extended finish. Still in its youth, this will improve for up to a decade in the cellar.