Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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, soft spice, rose petal
Palate: light-medium body, soft tannin, bright acidity
Estate Spaetburgunder from Alsheim Rheinterrasse parcels; light, red-cherry-led and soft-tannic for everyday drinking.
What it pairs with
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Pan-roasted duck
Bright acidity and red-cherry fruit refresh duck. -
Mushroom risotto
Soft spice and red fruit suit mushroom. -
Charcuterie board
Light body matches cured meats.
History
Estate Pinot Noir from Alsheim Rheinterrasse parcels; positioned in the Gutswein tier as the everyday red.
- 2010: Spaetburgunder elevated as a regular Gutswein cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Rappenhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir) (100%)
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- 12 months in used French barriques
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Spaetburgunder
What does Rappenhof Spaetburgunder taste like?
Red cherry, soft spice and rose petal on the nose; light-medium body, soft tannin and bright acidity.
When should I drink Rappenhof Spaetburgunder?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Rappenhof Spaetburgunder?
Pan-roasted duck, mushroom risotto and a charcuterie board are top matches.
Is Rappenhof Spaetburgunder vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
Tags
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