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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
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In the glass
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.More wines for duck and goose →
- Wild boar pappardelle Savoury herbs and sour cherry meet the gamey ragu.More wines for wild boar →
- Mushroom risotto Earthy slate and red fruit play against parmesan and fungal umami.More wines for risotto →
How to serve Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder
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, 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.
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