In the glass
What it pairs with
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Duck confit
Cherry and leather complement duck fat richness. -
Pheasant
Fine tannin and savoury depth flatter gamey poultry.
How to serve Koehler-Ruprecht Philippi Pinot Noir
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- 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.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Koehler-Ruprecht
- Grapes
- Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- Oak
- Old oak ageing
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 38 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
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.