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.

We’re thrilled to be able to offer anything from Weingut Rudolf Fürst, but especially thrilled to be able to share some of their smaller-production white wines. This chardonnay is sourced from the same parcel as the weisser burgunder, where mature vines cling to dramatic red sandstone and limestone slopes. Foot-trodden and slowly pressed with oxidative contact, the wine fermented and aged approximately one year in barrel before finishing in stainless steel with the lees. Notes of freshly-rained-upon pavement, grapefruit zest, lemongrass, and a hint of tarragon lead to a crisp, long finish. James Suckling called it a "masterpiece of elegance and finesse," awarding it 97 points.