Structure

Bodyfull
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 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

Full-bodiedMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: pale gold-yellow

Palate: elegant, fruity from the loess soil

Grosse Lage Grauburgunder from the Villinger parcel of the Schlossgarten, pale gold-yellow and elegantly fruity, reflecting the site's loess soil per the producer's own note.

What it pairs with

  • Roast guinea fowl
    Full body and elegant fruit match richer poultry.
  • Creamy leek tart
    The wine's weight complements cream-based vegetable dishes.
  • Soft ripened cheese
    Medium acidity balances a creamy cheese without competing.

History

The Schlossgarten is a separate Grosse Lage site from Bercher's Feuerberg holdings, with the Villinger parcel farmed for Grauburgunder on loess soil.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Bercher · visiting guide
Grapes
Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage
Oak
Large neutral oak casks with a portion of barrique, per Grosse Lage white practice.
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR24-28 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage

Frequently asked about Burkheimer Schlossgarten Villinger Grauburgunder GG

What soil does the Villinger Grauburgunder GG come from?

It comes from loess soil on the Villinger parcel of Bercher's Schlossgarten site, a separate Grosse Lage from the estate's Feuerberg holdings.

When should I drink it?

It drinks well from 4 to 12 years after the vintage.

What food pairs with it?

Roast guinea fowl and a creamy leek tart both suit its full body.

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