Structure

Bodyfull
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

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

Full-bodiedMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast pork belly
    Full body and moderate acidity balance the richness of pork.
  • Creamy vegetable gratin
    The wine's weight matches cream-based sides common on the Schwarzer Adler menu.
  • Vitello tonnato
    Textured Grauburgunder complements the dish's creamy tuna sauce.

History

The Oberbergener Bassgeige is Franz Keller's volcanic Kaiserstuhl site, farmed for four VDP.Erste Lage varieties including this Grauburgunder, which the estate recommends as a way in for new visitors.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Franz Keller (Schwarzer Adler) · visiting guide
Grapes
Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)
Classification
VDP.Erste Lage
Oak
Large neutral oak casks and stainless steel, per the estate's Erste Lage practice on the Bassgeige site.
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR20-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Oberbergener Bassgeige Grauburgunder

What classification is the Bassgeige Grauburgunder?

It is VDP.Erste Lage, one of four varieties Franz Keller bottles from the Oberbergener Bassgeige site.

When should I drink Bassgeige Grauburgunder?

It drinks well from 3 to 10 years after the vintage.

What food pairs with Bassgeige Grauburgunder?

Roast pork belly and creamy vegetable gratin both suit its full body.

Tags

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