Frei-Laubersheimer Fels (Rock of Frei-Laubersheim)

Roots deep in the rock

There are only few cultivated plants that grow as well on rock as the vine. Its powerful roots can penetrate metres deep. The single vineyard "Frei-Laubersheimer Fels" takes its name - of course - from the geological conditions. Clay marl and loess meet rhyolite and quartz porphyry rock. The wines, whether white or red, are characterised by the minerality of the rock and have a very good ageing potential. Frei-Laubersheim is known for its half-timbered idyll. The Eichelberg Hiwweltour leads past the village. However, this single vineyard is actually on the other side of the village, towards Hackenheim.

> Discover Frei-Laubersheim via Hiwweltour Eichelberg.
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sub-region:: Bingen
collective vineyard site:: Rheingrafenstein
single vineyard site:: Fels
village:: Frei-Laubersheim

soil types

Marl / pelosol

Lime-rich clayey deposits of the teritary sea

Deep, calcareous clay soil with a high proportion of swellable clay, lower storage capacity for soil water available to plants, limited water permeability and ventilation, nutrient-rich, very calcareous, moderate warmability, difficult to root through

Full-bodied, dense, rich, moderate acidity, creamy enamel. Expressive, ripe, mango, apricot, honeydew melon, apricot. Less minerality, more fruity, full-bodied sustainability

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Loess / Pararendzina

Wind deposition of calcareous dust in the ice ages

fertile, deep, light loam soil, clayey silt, very good storage capacity for plant-available soil water, adequate aeration, nutrient-rich, calcareous, moderate warmability, good rootability, high growth potential

Yellow-fruity aromas, apple, peach, pear, citrus, delicately fruity, slim, refreshing, gentle acidity, medium-strong structure, juicy elegant, drinkable early, tasty charm, uncomplicated complexity, fruity, cheerful expression

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Wine and champagne Ch.W. Bernhard

Frei-Laubersheim

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Wine and champagne Ch.W. Bernhard

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