Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 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

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, dark plum, spice

Palate: red plum, savoury herb, smoke

Prinz von Hessen's dry Rotwein cuvee blending Spaetburgunder and Merlot: red cherry, dark plum and fine tannin in an approachable Rheingau red.

What it pairs with

  • Roast duck breast
    Red cherry and dark plum tie to the duck and crisp acidity refreshes the palate.
  • Cologne sauerbraten Find cologne sauerbraten on TableJourney →
    Red fruit and savoury herbs play against the marinated pot-roast.
  • Mushroom risotto
    Earthy slate and red fruit play against parmesan and fungal umami.

How to serve Prinz von Hessen Rotwein Cuvee

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast duck breast, Cologne sauerbraten, Mushroom risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Prinz von Hessen's Rotwein cuvee blends estate Spaetburgunder and Merlot, an unusual Rheingau Bordeaux-style blend made approachable at a friendly price.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Prinz von Hessen · visiting guide
Grapes
Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), Merlot
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
Oak
Aged 10 to 12 months in French oak barriques
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 18 to 26 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 10 from vintage
First vintage
2010

Frequently asked about Prinz von Hessen Rotwein Cuvee

What does Prinz von Hessen Rotwein Cuvee taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, dark plum, spice. On the palate, red plum, savoury herb, smoke. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Prinz von Hessen's dry Rotwein cuvee blending Spaetburgunder and Merlot: red cherry, dark plum and fine tannin in an approachable Rheingau red.

When should I drink Prinz von Hessen Rotwein Cuvee?

Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Prinz von Hessen Rotwein Cuvee?

Roast duck breast is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cologne sauerbraten and Mushroom risotto. Red cherry and dark plum tie to the duck and crisp acidity refreshes the palate.

Is Prinz von Hessen Rotwein Cuvee 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 Prinz von Hessen Rotwein Cuvee?

The blend is Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), Merlot. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.

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