classic Marsannay that favors clarity and proportion over depth or power
That it has something noble and aristocratic
So every year since 1990
but every so often a wine comes along that makes the case profoundly
goes to walnut fudge and latte
Koehler Ruprecht Spatburgunder Pinot Noir Kentucky classic Marsannay that favors clarityCool toned and quietly authoritative, opening with sour cherry, red plum skin, and dried strawberry, layered with rose petal, forest floor, and a faint smoky undercurrent that feels distinctly Pfalz. The palate is taut and linear, more about tension than sweetness, with crunchy red fruit framed by savory earth, tea leaf, and a subtle iron note. Fine, powdery tannins and bright acidity keep it lifted and precise, carrying through to a dry, gently spicy