Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishshort
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 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 tanninHigh acidityDryShort finish

Aroma: sour cherry, redcurrant, plum

Village-level Burkheim Spaetburgunder with an intense nose of sour cherry, redcurrant and plum, per the producer's own tasting note.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled bratwurst
    Light body and low tannin make it an easy match for grilled sausage.
  • Roast chicken
    Bright red-fruit acidity complements simply roasted poultry.
  • Charcuterie board
    A light, fruity red works across cured meats without heavy tannin.

History

Bercher's village-tier Spaetburgunder from Burkheim, the entry point into the estate's red range before the Erste Lage and Grosse Lage bottlings.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Bercher · visiting guide
Grapes
Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification
VDP.Ortswein
Oak
Stainless steel and large neutral oak casks, no new wood.
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR11-14 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage

Frequently asked about Burkheimer Spaetburgunder

What does Burkheimer Spaetburgunder taste like?

An intense nose of sour cherry, redcurrant and plum, light-bodied and easy-drinking.

When should I drink it?

It is made for early drinking, within 1 to 5 years of the vintage.

What food pairs with it?

Grilled bratwurst and roast chicken both suit its light body and fruit-forward style.

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