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 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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 pork belly
Raspberry-and-pepper register suits roast pork while medium tannin balances the fat. -
Grilled lamb chops
Bright fruit and peppery spice match grilled lamb; high acid refreshes the palate. -
Charcuterie board
Peppery spice suits cured pork while acid sharpens the fat.
History
Fruehburgunder - Pinot Noir Precoce - is an early-ripening Pinot mutation historically grown around Ingelheim; J. Neus is one of the producers maintaining the variety in the region.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut J. Neus · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Fruehburgunder
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in French oak Burgundy barrels for 12 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Fruehburgunder Ingelheim
What does Fruehburgunder Ingelheim taste like?
Raspberry, sour cherry and peppery spice with fine tannin. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Fruehburgunder Ingelheim?
Drink 3 to 12 years from vintage. Decant 30 minutes when young to open the fruit.
Where is Fruehburgunder Ingelheim made?
From Fruehburgunder parcels around Ingelheim am Rhein, an early-ripening Pinot Noir mutation historically grown in the region, aged in French Burgundy barrels.
What food pairs with Fruehburgunder Ingelheim?
Roast pork belly, grilled lamb chops and charcuterie board. The peppery register suits pork, lamb and cured meats.
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