Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

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 petal, smoky slate

Palate: sour cherry, red plum, spice

Philipp Konig's dry Spaetburgunder from the red phyllite slate of the Hoellenberg: bright red cherry, smoky slate and fine tannin.

What it pairs with

  • Roast duck with cherry jus
    Bright red cherry ties to the fruit sauce.
  • Wild boar pappardelle
    Savoury herbs and sour cherry meet the gamey ragu.
  • Mushroom risotto
    Earthy slate and red fruit play against parmesan and fungal umami.

How to serve Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder

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

History

Konig's Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder is the thirteen-generation Assmannshausen family estate's flagship; the family specialises in Pinot Noir on the red slate.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Robert Konig · visiting guide
Grapes
Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
Oak
Aged 12 to 14 months in French oak barriques
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 30 to 50 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder

What does Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, rose petal, smoky slate. On the palate, sour cherry, red plum, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Philipp Konig's dry Spaetburgunder from the red phyllite slate of the Hoellenberg: bright red cherry, smoky slate and fine tannin.

When should I drink Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder?

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 Spaetburgunder?

Roast duck with cherry jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar pappardelle and Mushroom risotto. Bright red cherry ties to the fruit sauce.

Is Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder 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?

The blend is Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.

Tags

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