Structure

Bodyfull
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 9 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs9 yrs11 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

Aroma: cantaloupe melon, vanilla, toast

Fine, oak-touched Grauburgunder with cantaloupe melon aromas and vanilla and toast notes, per the producer's own tasting note.

What it pairs with

  • Roast pork belly
    Full body and vanilla-toast notes balance the richness of pork.
  • Butternut squash risotto
    Melon and toast character complements roasted autumn squash.
  • Soft ripened cheese
    Medium acidity balances a creamy cheese.

History

Grauer Burgunder X is Johner's oak-touched Pinot Gris tier, above the estate's base Grauer Burgunder bottling.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Karl H. Johner · visiting guide
Grapes
Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)
Classification
Deutscher Qualitaetswein
Oak
Partial oak ageing contributing vanilla and toast, per the producer's own tasting note.
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR17-20 at retail
Drinking window
3-9 from vintage

Frequently asked about Grauer Burgunder X

What does Grauer Burgunder X taste like?

Fine aromas of cantaloupe melon with vanilla and toast notes from partial oak ageing.

When should I drink it?

It drinks well from 3 to 9 years after the vintage.

What food pairs with it?

Roast pork belly and butternut squash risotto both suit its full body and toasty notes.

Tags

dry full body grauburgunder pinot gris medium acid medium term mood elegant occasion dinner party old world pairs with pork pairs with soft cheese pairs with vegetable forward price trade up still white

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