Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 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: 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

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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 · visiting guide
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.

Tags

cellar worthy dry high acid medium body medium tannin mood rustic occasion cellar occasion dinner party old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with poultry price premium single vineyard spatburgunder pinot noir still red

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