Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 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 tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, rose, spice

Palate: sour cherry, red plum, herbs

Krone's dry Fruehburgunder (early-ripening Pinot Noir mutation) from the Hoellenberg: bright red cherry, light spice and fine tannin in a smaller-framed cousin to Spaetburgunder.

What it pairs with

  • Roast duck breast
    Bright red cherry ties to the duck and crisp acidity refreshes the palate.
  • Mushroom risotto
    Earthy slate and red fruit play against parmesan and fungal umami.
  • Charcuterie board
    Light tannin and red fruit cleanse between cured meats.

How to serve Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Fruehburgunder

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 breast, Mushroom risotto, Charcuterie board. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Fruehburgunder is the rare early-ripening Pinot Noir mutation; Krone bottles a small quantity from the Hoellenberg as a counterpoint to the dominant Spaetburgunder.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Krone Assmannshausen · visiting guide
Grapes
Fruhburgunder
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
Oak
Aged 12 to 14 months in French oak barriques, around 20 percent new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 40 to 65 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Fruehburgunder

What does Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Fruehburgunder taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, rose, spice. On the palate, sour cherry, red plum, herbs. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Krone's dry Fruehburgunder (early-ripening Pinot Noir mutation) from the Hoellenberg: bright red cherry, light spice and fine tannin in a smaller-framed cousin to Spaetburgunder.

When should I drink Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Fruehburgunder?

Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Fruehburgunder?

Roast duck breast is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mushroom risotto and Charcuterie board. Bright red cherry ties to the duck and crisp acidity refreshes the palate.

Is Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Fruehburgunder 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 Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Fruehburgunder?

The blend is Fruhburgunder. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.

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