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 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 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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Roast duck breast
Red cherry and spice suit dark poultry; medium tannin balances duck fat. -
Mushroom risotto
Earthy register echoes forest mushrooms; high acid refreshes the palate. -
Roast pork loin
Mid-weight body stands up to roast pork without overpowering it.
History
The Staatsdomaene Oppenheim's Pinot Noir is bottled from Rheinterrasse calcareous parcels as part of the teaching estate's Burgunder programme alongside Riesling and Silvaner.
Facts
- Producer
- Staatsdomaene Oppenheim · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Spaetburgunder
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 15 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Spaetburgunder Oppenheim
What does Spaetburgunder Oppenheim taste like?
Red cherry, earth and spice with fine tannin. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Spaetburgunder Oppenheim?
Drink 3 to 10 years from vintage. Decant 30 minutes when young to open the fruit.
Where is Spaetburgunder Oppenheim made?
From Rheinterrasse parcels at Oppenheim, aged in used French oak by the state-owned Lehranstalt cellar.
What food pairs with Spaetburgunder Oppenheim?
Roast duck breast, mushroom risotto and roast pork loin. The cuvee suits dark poultry, mushrooms and pork.
Tags
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