{"product_id":"weingut-friedrich-becker-heydenreich-pinot-noir-gg-2018","title":"Weingut Friedrich Becker 'Heydenreich' Pinot Noir GG 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Weingut Friedrich Becker 'Heydenreich' Pinot Noir GG 2018 is a powerful yet refined Grand Cru-style Pinot Noir from one of the region’s most revered sites. Sourced from a highly prized limestone and clay terroir, it combines depth, elegance, and remarkable ageing potential in a style that reflects both the character of the vineyard and the precision of the Becker family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep, dark ruby colour that immediately signals concentration. The nose is layered and expressive, with blackberries, cherries, tobacco, forest floor, and dark chocolate leading the way.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, driven by dark fruit, firm tannins, and a sense of power balanced by polished elegance. It already offers plenty of complexity, but its backbone suggests excellent ageing potential over many years, during which it will continue to gain nuance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeydenreich is a prized vineyard site with limestone-rich subsoil and heavy clay topsoil, a combination that gives the wine both mineral tension and generous fruit concentration. All vineyard work is done by hand, and yields are kept naturally low to ensure maximum flavour intensity and character in the grapes. Fermentation takes place over three weeks in open vats, followed by 18 months of maturation in small German and French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir is a superb match for roast duck, game birds, beef fillet, venison, and dishes with mushroom or truffle accents. It also pairs beautifully with rich vegetarian plates such as wild mushroom risotto or lentil-based mains. Serve at 16–18°C, and decant for about 1 hour if drinking young to help the aromas open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeingut Friedrich Becker is one of the benchmark estates in the Pfalz, known for producing intensely expressive, terroir-driven wines with exceptional precision. The estate has built a strong reputation for its Pinot Noir, particularly for wines that combine Burgundy-inspired finesse with German structure and purity. Under Friedrich Becker Jr., the winery continues to earn acclaim for site-specific wines of depth, class, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friedrich Becker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252044419409,"sku":"FW-4811","price":133.77,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/friedrichbeckerheydenreichpinotnoirgrandcru2017-33.png?v=1783442914","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/weingut-friedrich-becker-heydenreich-pinot-noir-gg-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}