A.Christmann Konigsbacher Olberg Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
A.Christmann
Label Name:
 
Konigsbacher Olberg Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Pfalz (Königsbacher Ölberg, VDP Erste Lage)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Heiner Lobenberg: 94–96/100; James Suckling: 94/100 (sources cite high scores for Christmann Ölberg 2021). Highly rated by specialty merchants; recommended to cellar to 2035–2040

Tasting Note
Bright cherry and sour-cherry fruit with violet florals, forest berry and subtle undergrowth. Silky texture, fine-grained tannins, smoky/mineral undertones and long, spicy finish (minutes).

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, Sauerbraten, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, aged soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, mushroom and soy-based stir-fries, miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation with substantial whole-cluster fraction (~25–30%); matured in French barriques (c.10–15% new); bottled after extended élevage (May 2023).

Vineyard Info
Weingut A. Christmann (Sophie & Steffen Christmann) is a biodynamically oriented Pfalz estate based in Gimmeldingen/Neustadt, focused on Erste and Grosse Lagen vineyards. The Ölberg parcel sits on terra fusca soils and benefits from cool night air.