A.Christmann Aus den Lagen Weissburgunder 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
A.Christmann
Label Name:
 
Aus den Lagen Weissburgunder
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Pfalz (Mittelhaardt / Gimmeldingen)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc)
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
9-12°C

Awards/Ratings
92/100 (Genuss7 review for the 2021 Weissburgunder)

Tasting Note
Elegant and precise: pear, quince and citrus with almond, brioche and a saline mineral core; lively acidity, fine texture and a long, crisp finish.

Food Pairing
Western: asparagus with hollandaise, grilled trout, scallops, roasted chicken, goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, Thai fish curry (mild), Vietnamese summer rolls.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation on indigenous yeasts; warm/‘trübe’ fermentation and élevage in Doppelstückfass (large oak); biodynamic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Weingut A. Christmann is a family-run, biodynamic estate in Gimmeldingen (VDP member). The cellar is led by Steffen and Sophie Christmann, focused on Erste and Grosse Lagen.