A.Christmann Aus den Lagen Spatburgunder 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
A.Christmann
Label Name:
 
Aus den Lagen Spatburgunder
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Pfalz (Palatinate)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff: 92+ points (Aus den Lagen Spätburgunder 2020 tasting). AG Wines: 90 points for the 2021 Aus den Lagen Spätburgunder

Tasting Note
Translucent, elegant Pinot: crunchy tart red cherry, subtle smoke, wet pebble/earth, fine grain tannins, fresh acidity and a saline-mineral underpinning.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed salmon, Japanese shoyu ramen, Korean bulgogi; pairs well with umami mushrooms and soy-based sauces.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, spontaneous/native fermentation with ~20–30% whole clusters; matured ~10–12 months in barriques (≈85% used, ≈15% new). Certified organic/biodynamic.

Vineyard Info
Weingut A. Christmann, family estate in Gimmeldingen (Neustadt), led by Sophie Christmann; focused on Riesling and Pinot Noir from VDP Erste/Grosse Lagen. Farms ~19 ha.