Ellermann Spiegel St. Laurent

When you think of Germany, you immediately think of Riesling, Spatburgunder, or Grauburgunder. The last thing you think of is St. Laurent. This wine, quite unjustly, is generally relatively unknown. Fortunately, several skilled winemakers in the Palatinate wine region are working to revitalize this grape. One such winemaker is Ellermann Spiegel, who produces a fantastic wine with this St. Laurent.

The reliability of Ellermann Spiegel

He started out as a young poacher and has since established himself as a reliable, high-quality winemaker. The affable and unassuming winemaker strives to produce honest wines that flow to the heart. His wines aren't necessarily meant to please wine critics, but rather to bring drink and pleasure to everyone. Before joining the boat company in 2008, Frank Spiegel trained as a winemaker at the renowned Münzberg and Knipser wineries. He then studied viticulture and cellar technology in Geisenheim, including a semester abroad in Bordeaux. The Ellermann winery, previously known only for cask wines, experienced a rapid revival when it began. Frank Spiegel now has a vineyard estate of over 30 hectares, located in the picturesque southern Palatinate, between Edenkoben and Landau. With his current collection, Spiegel impressively demonstrates his mastery of the entire range of wine production.

Twelve months of maturation for the St. Laurent

All grapes are harvested by hand and finally aged for twelve months in wooden barrels and stainless steel tanks. Saint Laurent's characteristics resemble those of a Spatburgunder, but it's a bit more rustic, complex, and intense. Open a bottle with friends, and everyone will be amazed by this unknown gem from southern Germany. Richness and finesse. Intense and spicy. Cherries, blackberries, strawberries, and other forest fruits rise from your glass. Hints of blackberry and currant are particularly prominent. The pleasant tannins give a bite to this grape, which is renowned worldwide. Take a sip of Ellermann Spiegel Saint Laurent, and you won't forget this grape!