Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 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, rose petal, soft spice
Palate: medium tannin, spicy red fruit, long finish
Estate Spaetburgunder at Thoerle: medium tannin, spicy red-cherry fruit and a long finish from calcareous Wonnegau parcels.
What it pairs with
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Roast duck
Red cherry and rose petal suit duck. -
Mushroom risotto
Spicy red fruit matches earthy mushroom. -
Lamb chops
Medium tannin supports roast lamb.
History
Pinot Noir is a serious second focus at Thoerle alongside Riesling; the estate bottling shows the savoury structured style of the brothers' approach.
- 2010: Spaetburgunder elevated as a regular estate cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Thoerle · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir) (100%)
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- 12 to 14 months in used French barriques
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Spaetburgunder
What does Thoerle Spaetburgunder taste like?
Red cherry, rose petal and soft spice on the nose; medium tannin, spicy red fruit and a long finish.
When should I drink Thoerle Spaetburgunder?
Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Thoerle Spaetburgunder?
Roast duck, mushroom risotto and lamb chops are top matches.
Is Thoerle Spaetburgunder vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
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