In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, red plum, herbs
Palate: red cherry, savoury herb, wet stone
Becker's old-school dry Spaetburgunder from ungrafted vines on the Wallufer Walkenberg: tart red cherry, herbs and fine tannin with bracing Rheingau acid.
What it pairs with
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Roast duck with cherry jus
The wine's red cherry core ties to the fruit sauce while fine tannin frames the duck. -
Wild boar pappardelle
Savoury herbs and sour cherry meet the gamey ragu and pasta. -
Aged Comte
Mineral grip and red fruit play against the long-aged nutty alpine cheese.
How to serve Wallufer Walkenberg Spaetburgunder Trocken
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast duck with cherry jus, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Becker's Walkenberg Spaetburgunder uses ungrafted European-rootstock vines; the Walluf parcel rises on phyllite-quartzite above the village.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut J.B. Becker
- Grapes
- Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- Oak
- Aged in traditional 1,200-litre oak Stueckfass casks for 12 to 18 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Wallufer Walkenberg Spaetburgunder Trocken
What does Wallufer Walkenberg Spaetburgunder Trocken taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, red plum, herbs. On the palate, red cherry, savoury herb, wet stone. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Becker's old-school dry Spaetburgunder from ungrafted vines on the Wallufer Walkenberg: tart red cherry, herbs and fine tannin with bracing Rheingau acid.
When should I drink Wallufer Walkenberg Spaetburgunder Trocken?
Drink 5 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Wallufer Walkenberg Spaetburgunder Trocken?
Roast duck with cherry jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar pappardelle and Aged Comte. The wine's red cherry core ties to the fruit sauce while fine tannin frames the duck.
Is Wallufer Walkenberg Spaetburgunder Trocken vegan?
No — the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Wallufer Walkenberg Spaetburgunder Trocken?
The blend is Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.