Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 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: yellow apple, almond, fresh herbs
Palate: medium texture, soft acidity, almond finish
Estate Pinot Blanc from Alsheim parcels; medium texture and an almond finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken
Medium texture supports roast bird. -
Mushroom tart
Almond finish matches mushroom. -
Asparagus salad
Soft acidity refreshes Spring asparagus.
History
Estate Pinot Blanc bottled in the Gutswein tier from Alsheim village parcels; an everyday white in the Rappenhof range.
- 2008: Weisser Burgunder elevated as a regular Gutswein cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Rappenhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) (100%)
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless steel and a portion of used 500L oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Weisser Burgunder
What does Rappenhof Weisser Burgunder taste like?
Yellow apple, almond and fresh herbs on the nose; medium texture, soft acidity and an almond finish.
When should I drink Rappenhof Weisser Burgunder?
Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Rappenhof Weisser Burgunder?
Roast chicken, mushroom tart and asparagus salad are top matches.
Is Rappenhof Weisser Burgunder vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
Tags
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