Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, rose, spice

Palate: red plum, sour cherry, herbs

Kesseler's everyday dry Spaetburgunder cuvee: light-bodied, bright red cherry and fine tannin at a friendly weekday price.

What it pairs with

  • Charcuterie with cornichons
    Light tannin and red fruit cleanse between cured meats and pickle bites.
  • Roast chicken with thyme
    Bright red cherry and savoury herbs lift the herb-roasted poultry.
  • Mushroom pizza
    Earthy notes and red fruit play against parmesan, mushroom and tomato.

How to serve Pinot N Spaetburgunder Trocken

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Charcuterie with cornichons, Roast chicken with thyme, Mushroom pizza. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Pinot N is Kesseler's everyday Spaetburgunder cuvee, drawn across the estate's Rheingau Pinot Noir parcels.

Facts

Producer
Weingut August Kesseler · visiting guide
Grapes
Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
Oak
Aged 10 to 12 months in older French oak barriques
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 18 to 26 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 10 from vintage
First vintage
2008

Frequently asked about Pinot N Spaetburgunder Trocken

What does Pinot N Spaetburgunder Trocken taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, rose, spice. On the palate, red plum, sour cherry, herbs. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Kesseler's everyday dry Spaetburgunder cuvee: light-bodied, bright red cherry and fine tannin at a friendly weekday price.

When should I drink Pinot N Spaetburgunder Trocken?

Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Pinot N Spaetburgunder Trocken?

Charcuterie with cornichons is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with thyme and Mushroom pizza. Light tannin and red fruit cleanse between cured meats and pickle bites.

Is Pinot N Spaetburgunder Trocken vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Pinot N Spaetburgunder Trocken?

The blend is Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.

Tags

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