Recommended by the New York Times, Wine Spectator, Food & Wines, and Many More. Check out our recent Press.

Award-winning NYC wine shop – free local delivery & fast nationwide shipping. Learn more
SOLD OUT

Dautel, Spatburgunder Forstberg GG, 2021

White Wine from Other Germany, Germany
by Dautel
$86.99
Use code 10OFF to get 10% off 12+ bottles

Forstberg is a limestone-rich site in the hills of Württemberg, and under Christian Dautel’s direction, it has become a standard-bearer for what Spätburgunder can be when treated with the same attention as top Burgundy. Elevation, organic farming, and restrained cellar work make this a wine less about impression and more about architecture.

The 2021 vintage is taut, cool-fruited, and finely drawn. No excess oak, no broad shoulders—just clean lines, firm acidity, and a transparency that feels carved rather than built. It’s Pinot Noir that doesn’t borrow from elsewhere—it speaks in its own dialect: precise, linear, and rooted in limestone.

Drink it now for its clarity or cellar for a decade to see it deepen. Either way, Forstberg GG isn’t chasing comparisons—it’s quietly claiming its place.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • Corked wine? Full refund or exchange within 60 days
  • Damaged shipment? Contact us within 48 hours
  • Storage or quality concerns? We're here to help


View our complete return policy →

Have Questions?

Our team is here to help.

Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 12 pm - 8 pm

Friday: 11am - 9pm

Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (212) 477-1315


More about Dautel

Weingut Dautel in Württemberg broke the mold by becoming the first producer to estate bottle their wines and introduce Chardonnay to the region. Christian Dautel represents 500 years of family winemaking, applied with modern precision to Riesling, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), and Lemberger across 20 hectares. The estate joined the VDP in 1999. These are serious German wines with backbone, not cute or easy. That's the whole appeal.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Style

    Crisp , Juicy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

roasted chicken, grilled lamb chops, mushroom pasta, roasted beets with goat cheese

Tasting Profile

Red cherry, black tea, and mineral notes with earthy undertones. Medium body with silky tannins, bright acidity, and a mineral finish.

WINE GUIDES

German Wines

Is there a better grape than Riesling? Is there a better value? Its fruit purity, its perfume, and its mineral nuance are all unparalleled. And for centuries, the top German Rieslings were priced accordingly: at least as expensive as the top red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. But nowadays you could spend a lifetime exploring Germany’s great Riesling-producing regions while staying well within your budget. You might take an occasional break to try Germany’s other white grapes or perhaps a glass of Spätburgunder (the local name for Pinot Noir). It’s time to get started!

Learn more about German Wines