Becker
Pfalz
A paradise for vines, vacations, and gourmets alike. With nearly 23,500 ha (c. 58,000 acres) of vines and 323 individual vineyard sites, the Pfalz is Germany s second largest wine growing alike. With nearly 23,500 ha (c. 58,000 acres) of vines and 323 individual vineyard sites, the Pfalz is Germany’s second largest wine –growing region. It extends 85 km (some 50 miles) north from the French border at Schweigen to Bockenheim, not far from Worms. The vineyards lie adjacent to the protective Pfälzer woods of the Haardt Mountains, an extension of the Vosges range in France, which check wind and rain. The region has an unmistakable French touch with its nearly Mediterranean climate, charming landscape dotted by villages full of half timbered houses, and the Pfälzers own joie de vivre.
Nearly one out of four vines in the Pfalz is Riesling, which is also the most important variety for VDP estates. The Rhine plain between the foothills of the Haardt and the river provides optimal conditions for grapes, not least thanks to its geological diversity: weathered coloured sandstone, slate, basalt, shell limestone, and Rotliegend. In its own way, each lends a distinctive note to Riesling. Other traditional, high quality varietals in the Pfalz include the Pinots (Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, and Spätburgunder); fragrant Gewurztraminer and Muskateller; and elegant Silvaner.
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2011 Becker Schweigener Grauburgunder QbA dry
Pinot Gris dry
1. 2011 Becker Schweigener Grauburgunder QbA dry
Pinot Gris dry
£157.20 case £13.10 bottle
Careful hand selection from the vineyard Sonnenberg. Maceration 12-24 hours without stems.
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Fabulous nose of gooseberry & tropical fruit. Dense but light on the palette. -
2010 Becker Petit Rosé Spätburgunder
Rosé dry
2. 2010 Becker Petit Rosé Spätburgunder
Rosé dry
£157.20 case £13.10 bottle
Fresh, light rose fragrance. On the nose cassis, raspberries, strawberries and citrus. The palette refreshing, juicy and sparkly with beautiful fruit.
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2009 Becker Estate Spätburgunder QbA
Pinot Noir
3. 2009 Becker Estate Spätburgunder QbA
Pinot Noir
£177.60 case £14.80 bottle
Careful hand selection from the vineyard Sonnenberg. Mash fermentation in open oak barrels, Aging for 12 months in oak. Pleasant ruby red Burgundy colour with light red reflexes. On the nose Cherries, raspberries and some forest soil. Fine, juicy on palette with fresh acidity. Easy drinking for every day.
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2009 Becker Spätburgunder B
Pinot Noir
4. 2009 Becker Spätburgunder B
Pinot Noir
£267.60 case £22.30 bottle
Careful hand selection from the vineyard Sonnenberg. Mash fermentation in open oak barrels, Aging for 12 months in oak. Pleasant ruby red Burgundy colour with light red reflexes. On the nose Cherries, raspberries and some forest soil. Fine, juicy on palette with fresh acidity. Easy drinking for every day. More complex in style and longer-lasting.
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2008 Becker Spätburgunder Sankt Paul Grand Cru dry
Pinot Noir GC
5. 2008 Becker Spätburgunder Sankt Paul Grand Cru dry
Pinot Noir GC
£810.60 case £67.55 bottle
A fine, mid-red ruby colour. On the nose aroma of sweet wood, raspberries, tobacco, black tee and forest soil On the palette dense but fine, elegant and juicy with good length and good structure. Good ageing potential.
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2009 Becker Spätburgunder Kammerberg Grand Cru dry
Pinot Noir
6. 2009 Becker Spätburgunder Kammerberg Grand Cru dry
Pinot Noir
£810.60 case £67.55 bottle
Cost per case of 12 – inc. VAT, exc. delivery
(some vintages may vary)
Please note: trade pricelist is available on request.
