Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 16 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs16 yrs18 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

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, chocolate

Grosse Lage Spaetburgunder from the Eichberg at Oberrotweil, with black cherry and chocolate notes and significant ageing potential, per the producer's own tasting note.

What it pairs with

  • Braised short rib
    Firm tannin and dark-fruit depth suit slow-cooked, fatty beef.
  • Duck breast with cherry sauce
    The wine's own black-cherry register mirrors a fruit-based jus.
  • Dark chocolate torte
    Chocolate notes in the wine echo a chocolate-based dessert without clashing.

History

The Eichberg at Oberrotweil is a second Grosse Lage red site for Stigler, alongside the estate's home Vorderer Winklerberg.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Stigler · visiting guide
Grapes
Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage
Oak
French oak barrique, predominantly used casks, per the estate's VDP.Grosse Lage house practice.
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR45-46 at retail
Drinking window
5-16 from vintage

Frequently asked about Eichberg Oberrotweil Spaetburgunder GG

What does Eichberg Oberrotweil Spaetburgunder GG taste like?

Black cherry and chocolate notes, full-bodied with firm tannin, per the producer's own tasting note.

When should I drink it?

Best from 5 years after vintage, with significant ageing potential to about 16 years.

What food pairs with it?

Braised short rib and duck breast with cherry sauce both suit its dark-fruit depth.

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