Gimmeldinger Schlössel Spätburgunder VDP Erste Lage 2021 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Gimmeldinger Schlössel Spätburgunder VDP Erste Lage 2021 1500ml Magnum by Christmann

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, dark cherry red with delicate bluish reflections – a colour depth that promises concentration without heaviness.

Nose

Still restrained, yet fascinatingly multi-layered. Wild strawberries, sour cherries and morello cherries meet a remarkable herbal intensity: lovage, savory and parsley lend the wine ethereal spice and backbone. Bitter notes of forest floor and juniper complete the aromatic profile – a Spätburgunder with pronounced terroir character.

Palate

Here the true class of this wine reveals itself. The perfectly integrated yet present acidity structure keeps the fruit in check and provides electrifying freshness. Sour cherry and morello cherry are accompanied by intense lovage and mint. Juniper and pepper set spicy accents, whilst a fine earthy note characterises the finish – a Spätburgunder of remarkable precision and elegance.

Finish

Long and mineral-herbal with lingering notes of forest floor and red berries. The herbal spice resonates sustainably and underscores the cool, Nordic character.

Terroir & Origin

The Gimmeldinger Schlössel is a VDP Erste Lage with gentle easterly exposure, sloping towards the north. The soil of chalky loess and buntsandstein gravel lends the wine its characteristic minerality. Replanted with Spätburgunder in 2017, the vineyard site has yielded fruit again since 2019 – this vintage comes from still young vines, which explains the freshness and precision.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Harvest on 18 September 2021, spontaneous fermentation with 10% whole bunches. Maturation until February 2022 in barrique (20% new wood), bottling in May 2023. The magnum bottle promises excellent ageing potential.

Food Recommendations

Grilled Portobello mushrooms with herb butter, smoked venison ham with mixed leaves or braised duck leg with orange sauce and savoy cabbage – the wine calls for aromatic, not overly heavy dishes.

Special Characteristics

A Spätburgunder that prioritises finesse over power. The magnum bottle offers ideal conditions for maturation in the years to come. Those who bring patience will be rewarded.