Rudolf Fürst
Rudolf Fürst
AboutRudolf Fürst
The Fürst family has grown vines in Franken since at least 1638. Paul and Monika Fürst took over in 1979, built the present winery in Bürgstadt’s Centgrafenberg and restored steep vineyards as the estate grew from 1.5 to 21 hectares. Their son Sebastian joined in 2007 and took responsibility with Isabell in 2018, continuing to work alongside Paul.
The vineyards lie in Churfranken’s red-sandstone country along the Main, with more than sixty percent planted to Spätburgunder. The family also helped revive Frühburgunder, a rare, small-berried Pinot variety with low yields. Vineyard work includes compost and repeated hand selection at harvest; in the cellar, open wooden vats are used along with whole bunches.
Rudolf Fürst 2019 Pur Mineral Weissburgunder
German White
Clear and finely drawn, with ripe pear, lemon zest and a light almond note over wet stone. Fresh acidity and a distinct salty-mineral grip give the palate focus, while restrained fruit and a smooth texture keep the finish composed. A precise, dry Pinot Blanc with enough depth for roast poultry, grilled white fish, root vegetables or creamy mushroom dishes.
Rudolf Fürst 2018 Bürgstadter Berg Frühburgunder
German Red
Ripe cherry fruit and a subtle smoky, flinty note lead into a generous, juicy palate. Plush in texture but still fresh, it offers aromatic depth, mild acidity and layered savoury character without losing the estate’s fine-boned shape. Grown on red sandstone and made from a notoriously low-yielding early-ripening Pinot mutation, it pairs naturally with braised venison, duck or pork.
Rudolf Fürst 2019 Klingenberger Spätburgunder
German Red
Vibrant red cherry and dried flowers rise from the glass with a cool crushed-rock note. Silky and precise on the palate, the wine favours finesse over weight, carrying pure red fruit through a focused, intensely mineral finish. Fruit from Klingenberg’s steep red sandstone slopes gives it striking clarity; pair with roast duck, grilled salmon or earthy mushroom dishes.
Rudolf Fürst 2019 Spätburgunder Tradition
German Red
Ripe red cherry and red berries are framed by dried rose petal, clove and a subtle iron-rich mineral note. Juicy and translucent on the palate, it combines generous fruit with fine-boned freshness and gentle spice. Fruit from red sandstone soils is spontaneously fermented and aged for a year in seasoned barrels, preserving elegance and energy through the finish.