Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 6 to 28 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs28 yrs30 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 petal, smoky slate

Palate: sour cherry, red plum, graphite

Weingut Krone's dry Grosses Gewachs Spaetburgunder from the red phyllite slate of the Hoellenberg: pure red cherry, rose petal and savoury herbs with fine slaty grip.

What it pairs with

  • Duck breast with cherry jus
    The wine's red cherry core ties to the fruit sauce while fine tannin frames the duck.
  • Roast venison loin
    Smoky slate and red fruit echo the gamey flesh and forest notes.
  • Wild boar pappardelle
    Sour cherry and savoury herbs meet the gamey ragu and pasta.

How to serve Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder GG

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. Duck breast with cherry jus, Roast venison loin, Wild boar pappardelle. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Krone Assmannshausen has worked the red phyllite slate of the Hoellenberg since 1541; the estate joined the VDP in 2017 and bottles the slope as Grosses Gewachs.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Krone Assmannshausen · visiting guide
Grapes
Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau
Oak
Aged 14 to 18 months in French oak barriques, around 30 to 40 percent new
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 60 to 100 at retail
Drinking window
6 to 28 from vintage
First vintage
2017

Frequently asked about Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder GG

What does Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder GG taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, rose petal, smoky slate. On the palate, sour cherry, red plum, graphite. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Weingut Krone's dry Grosses Gewachs Spaetburgunder from the red phyllite slate of the Hoellenberg: pure red cherry, rose petal and savoury herbs with fine slaty grip.

When should I drink Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder GG?

Drink 6 to 28 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 Spaetburgunder GG?

Duck breast with cherry jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast venison loin and Wild boar pappardelle. The wine's red cherry core ties to the fruit sauce while fine tannin frames the duck.

Is Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder GG 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 Spaetburgunder GG?

The blend is Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau.

Tags

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