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Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Duck confit, Pheasant. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Philippi Pinot Noir is the Koehler-Ruprecht traditionalist take on Spatburgunder from Kallstadt sites; old-oak ageing and spontaneous fermentation in line with the Saumagen R.
Frequently asked about Koehler-Ruprecht Philippi Pinot Noir
What does Koehler-Ruprecht Philippi Pinot Noir taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Old-school dry Pinot Noir Philippi: red cherry, leather, smoke, fine tannin and a long savoury close from Kallstadt parcels.
When should I drink Koehler-Ruprecht Philippi Pinot Noir?
Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Koehler-Ruprecht Philippi Pinot Noir?
Duck confit is the canonical pairing; Pheasant is the other strong match. Cherry and leather complement duck fat richness.
Is Koehler-Ruprecht Philippi Pinot Noir vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Koehler-Ruprecht Philippi Pinot Noir?
The blend is Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.
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