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: yellow apple, soft almond, fresh herbs
Palate: medium-full texture, soft acidity, almond finish
Estate Pinot Blanc from the schloss monopole and adjacent Ingelheim parcels; medium-full texture and almond finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken
Medium-full texture supports roast bird. -
Mushroom tart
Almond finish suits earthy mushroom. -
Saint-Marcellin cheese
Soft acidity and creamy palate echo runny cheese.
History
Ingelheim is a Burgundersorten centre; Schloss Westerhaus's Weisser Burgunder is a flagship of the Pinot Blanc tradition.
- 2005: Westerhaus Weisser Burgunder bottled as a regular cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Schloss Westerhaus · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) (100%)
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless and a portion of used 500L oak; 8 months on lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Westerhaus Weisser Burgunder
What does Schloss Westerhaus Weisser Burgunder taste like?
Yellow apple, soft almond and fresh herbs on the nose; medium-full texture, soft acidity and an almond finish.
When should I drink Schloss Westerhaus Weisser Burgunder?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Schloss Westerhaus Weisser Burgunder?
Roast chicken, mushroom tart and Saint-Marcellin cheese are top matches.
Is Schloss Westerhaus Weisser Burgunder vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
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