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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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. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
Soft texture suits creamy hollandaise; mineral length echoes asparagus.
History
Gutzler's Pinot Blanc Gutswein sits alongside the Riesling and Pinot Noir range; calcareous parcels at Gundheim and Westhofen yield a stony pear-and-almond core.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Gutzler · 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
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Weisser Burgunder Gutzler
What does Weisser Burgunder Gutzler taste like?
Pear, almond and stony Kalkmergel mineral. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Weisser Burgunder Gutzler?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 5 years.
Where is Weisser Burgunder Gutzler made?
From calcareous parcels around Gundheim and Westhofen in the Wonnegau, bottled at the VDP Gutswein tier.
What food pairs with Weisser Burgunder Gutzler?
Pan-seared scallops, roast chicken with thyme and asparagus with hollandaise. The cuvee suits shellfish, white meats and green vegetables.
Tags
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