2023 Frühburgunder "Poesie" trocken Harald Robok Franken 0,75l

Harald Robok’s 2023 Frühburgunder “Poesie” is a finely crafted single-vineyard red from Michelbach in Franken, made from one of Germany’s rarer Burgundy varieties. Rather than relying on weight and power, it expresses the grape through elegance, transparency and mineral freshness, combining Burgundian finesse with a distinctly Franconian identity. Frühburgunder is a natural mutation of Spätburgunder, known for its smaller berries, concentration and naturally softer acidity.

Tasting Notes
The wine has a luminous ruby-red appearance, reflecting its graceful and transparent style. On the nose, sour cherry, wild raspberry and redcurrant are layered with violet, rosehip, black tea and subtle spice. Oak remains discreet, supporting the fruit rather than dominating it. On the palate, “Poesie” is juicy, silky and precise, with fine-grained tannins and a refreshing, lively acidity. The finish brings together red berries, delicate mineral notes and understated spice. Its balance and structure make it enjoyable now, while careful cellaring should allow the wine to develop further over the next five to eight years.

Production
The grapes come from a single vineyard in Michelbach, where the vines grow primarily on ancient mica schist interspersed with loess and clay. This distinctive geology gives the wine a mineral character that sets it apart from many Franconian red wines planted on coloured sandstone. The grapes were harvested by hand on 7 September 2023 at 86° Oechsle, following several selective picking passes in a challenging vintage. After destemming, fermentation took place in open vats with a small proportion of whole clusters. The wine was then aged in just two Burgundy barriques—one new and one previously used twice—where it underwent malolactic fermentation. Sulphur was added deliberately late, allowing a subtle oxidative nuance to emerge, and the wine was bottled in May 2025.

Food & Serving
Its delicate structure makes this Frühburgunder an excellent match for roast duck, pigeon, guinea fowl and tender veal. It also pairs beautifully with mushroom dishes, porcini risotto, truffle pasta and delicately seasoned game poultry, while its finesse makes it suitable for well-matured cheeses. Serve slightly cool, around 14–16°C. Decanting is not essential, but a brief 20–30 minutes in a decanter can help open the wine; alternatively, serve it directly from the bottle and allow it to evolve in the glass.

Producer
Harald Robok produces small-volume, characterful wines in Franken, with a particular focus on expressing vineyard origin and the individual personality of each vintage. This 2023 Frühburgunder was made in exceptionally limited quantities, filling only two barriques after rigorous selection in a difficult growing season marked by frost, drought stress, rain, disease pressure and botrytis. The result is a precise and distinctive single-vineyard wine that highlights both the potential of Frühburgunder and the unique mineral identity of Michelbach.

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