Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 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, porphyry-spice, rose petal, white pepper

Palate: medium tannin, spicy red fruit, porphyry-grip finish

Heerkretz Spaetburgunder GG: red-cherry fruit and rose-petal lift over porphyry-grip mineral structure; the rare Rheinhessen Pinot Noir GG.

What it pairs with

  • Roast duck with cherry sauce
    Red cherry and rose petal echo the sauce.
  • Lamb chops with herbs
    Medium tannin and spice support roast lamb.
  • Mushroom risotto
    Porphyry grip and red fruit suit earthy rice.

History

Heerkretz Spaetburgunder GG joined the line-up in 2014 as an early Rheinhessen GG Pinot Noir on porphyry; a rare red-counterpart in a Riesling-driven region.

  1. 2014: First Heerkretz Spaetburgunder Grosses Gewaechs released

Facts

Producer
Weingut Wagner-Stempel · visiting guide
Grapes
Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir) (100%)
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Rheinhessen
Oak
16 months in French barriques, around 30 percent new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 45 to 65 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
2014
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Heerkretz Spaetburgunder Grosses Gewaechs

What does Wagner-Stempel Heerkretz Spaetburgunder GG taste like?

Red cherry, porphyry-spice, rose petal and white pepper on the nose; medium tannin, spicy red fruit and a porphyry-grip finish. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Wagner-Stempel Heerkretz Spaetburgunder GG?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage.

What food pairs with Wagner-Stempel Heerkretz Spaetburgunder GG?

Roast duck with cherry sauce, lamb chops with herbs and mushroom risotto are top matches.

Is Wagner-Stempel Heerkretz Spaetburgunder GG vegan?

Yes. The estate is EU-Bio certified.

Tags

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