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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 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
Aroma: red cherry, rose petal, soft spice
Palate: light-medium body, soft tannin, bright acidity, red-berry finish
A lighter, biodynamic Pinot Noir from Rhine-influenced parcels; red-cherry and rose-petal lift over a soft tannic frame.
What it pairs with
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Pan-roasted duck breast
Bright acidity and red-cherry fruit refresh duck fat. -
Mushroom tart
Soft spice and red fruit match earthy mushroom. -
Charcuterie board
Lighter body suits cured meats.
History
Estate Pinot Noir from biodynamic Bodenheim and Nackenheim parcels; positioned as the value-tier red of the Kuehling-Gillot line.
- 2008: Spaetburgunder release elevated to a regular cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Kuehling-Gillot · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir) (100%)
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- 10 to 12 months in used French barriques (228L)
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Spaetburgunder
What does Kuehling-Gillot Spaetburgunder taste like?
Red cherry, rose petal and soft spice on the nose; light-medium body, soft tannin, bright acidity and a red-berry finish.
When should I drink Kuehling-Gillot Spaetburgunder?
Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. Drinks well from release through year 6.
What food pairs with Kuehling-Gillot Spaetburgunder?
Pan-roasted duck breast, mushroom tart and a charcuterie board are top matches.
Is Kuehling-Gillot Spaetburgunder vegan?
Yes. The estate uses no animal-derived fining.
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