Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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
What it pairs with
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Asparagus risotto
Soft texture and almond core suit creamy rice; mineral length matches asparagus. -
Pan-seared scallops
Soft texture and saline finish mirror the sweet shellfish. -
Roast chicken with thyme
Pear and almond core stand up to roast poultry while medium acid refreshes the palate.
History
Bischel's Weissburgunder Gutswein launched as the estate's Burgunder-tier counterpart to the Riesling line, drawing on calcareous Kalkmergel parcels around Appenheim that suit Pinot Blanc.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Bischel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Weissburgunder
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel with a portion in traditional large oak Stueckfass
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Weisser Burgunder Bischel
What does Weisser Burgunder Bischel taste like?
Pear, almond and stony mineral. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Weisser Burgunder Bischel?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 5 years.
Where is Weisser Burgunder Bischel made?
From Kalkmergel parcels around Appenheim, bottled at the VDP Gutswein tier by Christian and Matthias Runkel.
What food pairs with Weisser Burgunder Bischel?
Asparagus risotto, pan-seared scallops and roast chicken with thyme. The cuvee suits green vegetables, shellfish and white meats.
Tags
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