Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 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 tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, black tea, rose petal, Ingelheim limestone

Palate: medium tannin, elegant red fruit, spicy oak frame, long finish

Schloss Westerhaus Pinot Noir GG comes from the estate monopole above Ingelheim; an elegant red-cherry expression with spicy oak frame.

What it pairs with

  • Lamb chops with herbs
    Medium tannin and spice support roast lamb.
  • Duck breast with cherry sauce
    Red cherry and rose petal echo the sauce.
  • Mushroom and lentil stew
    Spicy oak frame and red fruit suit earthy autumn cooking.

History

Ingelheim has been a Pinot Noir centre since Charlemagne planted vines on the right bank; Schloss Westerhaus's GG draws from the monopole hillside above the schloss.

  1. 1984: Schloss Westerhaus joined the VDP
  2. 2010: First Westerhaus Spaetburgunder Grosses Gewaechs released

Facts

Producer
Weingut Schloss Westerhaus · visiting guide
Grapes
Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir) (100%)
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Rheinhessen
Oak
16 to 18 months in French barriques, 30 to 40 percent new
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 45 to 70 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 18 from vintage
First vintage
2010
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Westerhaus Spaetburgunder Grosses Gewaechs

What does Schloss Westerhaus Spaetburgunder GG taste like?

Red cherry, black tea, rose petal and Ingelheim limestone on the nose; medium tannin, elegant red fruit, spicy oak frame and a long finish. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Schloss Westerhaus Spaetburgunder GG?

Drink between 5 and 18 years from vintage.

What food pairs with Schloss Westerhaus Spaetburgunder GG?

Lamb chops with herbs, duck breast with cherry sauce and mushroom and lentil stew are top matches.

Is Schloss Westerhaus Spaetburgunder GG vegan?

Yes. No animal-derived fining.

Tags

cellar worthy dry high acid medium body medium tannin mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with mushroom pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price premium single vineyard spaetburgunder pinot noir still red vegan

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