Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 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-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast partridge
    Firm tannin and structure match game birds without overwhelming them.
  • Braised short rib
    Full body and long finish hold up to rich, slow-cooked beef.
  • Hard alpine cheese
    A savory, long-finishing cheese mirrors the wine's own length.

History

Schlossberg at Hecklingen is one of the four VDP.Grosse Lage sites in Bernhard Huber's single-vineyard Spaetburgunder program.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Bernhard Huber · visiting guide
Grapes
Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage
Oak
French oak barrique, predominantly used casks, per the estate's VDP.Grosse Lage house practice.
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR55-80 at retail
Drinking window
5-18 from vintage

Frequently asked about Schlossberg Spaetburgunder GG

Where is the Schlossberg vineyard for this wine?

It is at Hecklingen, the northernmost of Bernhard Huber's four VDP.Grosse Lage Spaetburgunder sites.

When should I drink Schlossberg Spaetburgunder GG?

Best from 5 years after vintage, with cellaring potential to about 18 years.

What food pairs with Schlossberg Spaetburgunder GG?

Roast partridge and braised short rib both suit its firm tannin and long finish.

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium single vineyard spaetburgunder pinot noir still red

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