In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast duck
Bright red fruit and fresh acidity cut the rich poultry. -
Mushroom tart
Earthy slate-grown Pinot echoes the mushrooms. -
Charcuterie board
Light tannin and acidity suit cured meats.
How to serve Haus Klosterberg Spatburgunder
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. Roast duck, Mushroom tart, Charcuterie board. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Molitor's estate Pinot Noir from Mosel slate: bright red-fruited, lightly oaked and fresh, showing the cool-climate side of German Spatburgunder.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Markus Molitor
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel QbA
- Price
- EUR 22 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
Frequently asked about Haus Klosterberg Spatburgunder
What does Haus Klosterberg Spatburgunder taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Molitor's estate Pinot Noir from Mosel slate: bright red-fruited, lightly oaked and fresh, showing the cool-climate side of German Spatburgunder.
When should I drink Haus Klosterberg Spatburgunder?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Haus Klosterberg Spatburgunder?
Roast duck is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mushroom tart and Charcuterie board. Bright red fruit and fresh acidity cut the rich poultry.
What grapes are in Haus Klosterberg Spatburgunder?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.