Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, smoky slate, rose

Palate: red plum, graphite, spice

Chat Sauvage's whole-cluster Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder: dark cherry, smoky red slate and fine tannin from the historic Pinot enclave above Assmannshausen.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison saddle
    Smoky slate and dark fruit echo the gamey flesh and forest notes.
  • Duck breast with cherry jus
    The wine's cherry core ties to the fruit sauce while tannin frames the duck.
  • Cologne sauerbraten Find cologne sauerbraten on TableJourney →
    Mineral grip and red fruit play against the marinated pot-roast.

How to serve Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder

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. Roast venison saddle, Duck breast with cherry jus, Cologne sauerbraten. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Chat Sauvage's Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder is bottled from a small parcel on the red phyllite slate above Assmannshausen, vinified in the Burgundian whole-cluster house style.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Chat Sauvage · visiting guide
Grapes
Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
Oak
Aged 14 to 18 months in French oak barriques with whole-cluster fermentation
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 50 to 85 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
2012

Frequently asked about Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder

What does Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, smoky slate, rose. On the palate, red plum, graphite, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Chat Sauvage's whole-cluster Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder: dark cherry, smoky red slate and fine tannin from the historic Pinot enclave above Assmannshausen.

When should I drink Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder?

Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder?

Roast venison saddle is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Duck breast with cherry jus and Cologne sauerbraten. Smoky slate and dark fruit echo the gamey flesh and forest notes.

Is Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder 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 Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder?

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

Tags

cellar worthy dry medium acid medium body medium tannin mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with game pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price premium single vineyard spatburgunder pinot noir still red

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