Bottler: Winery A. Christmann, Peter-Koch-Str. 43, 67435 Gimmeldingen/Pfalz / Germany
In the glass
Colour
Deep, luminous ruby red with violet reflections at the rim of the glass.
Nose
Ripe cherries, dark berries and delicate herbal notes, underpinned by a saline minerality and a hint of spice.
Palate
Juicy fruit with a silky texture, precise acidity and fine-grained tannins; long-lasting, mineral finish.
Character
Powerful and elegant at once, with perfect balance and depth, shaped by biodynamic viticulture and the terroir of this Erste Lage vineyard site.
Pairing
Duck breast with cherries, rack of lamb with rosemary, mushroom risotto.
Notes
Biodynamic since 2003, certified by respekt-BIODYN and EU Organic; from the VDP Erste Lage Mussbacher Eselshaut, displaying characteristic saline minerality and a silky texture.
Tasting note
Character
A prima ballerino, as Steffen Christmann describes his ideal: powerful yet elegant, with perfect balance. This Spätburgunder bears the hallmark of an estate rooted in Gimmeldingen since 1798. Power meets finesse, dark fruit meets a silky texture – a wine that need not be loud to make a lasting impression.
Terroir & Origin
The Eselshaut in Mußbach ranks among the VDP.ERSTEN LAGEN of the Palatinate. The estate cultivates exclusively classified parcels – 17 hectares spread across soils of coloured sandstone, limestone and terrace gravel. Since 2003, Christmann has farmed biodynamically, certified by both respekt-BIODYN and EU Organic. Horn manure and compost preparations replace synthetic chemicals, and all vineyard work follows the lunar calendar. The roots reach deeper, and the vines have found their natural balance.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Spätburgunder – here at 13% alcohol and vinified dry. Christmann focuses solely on Riesling and Pinot, nothing else. This dedication pays dividends: the Pinot wines display that saline minerality which Steffen Christmann describes as a mirror of the soil. Artisanal precision rather than showmanship – less is more.
Food Pairings
The elegance of this Spätburgunder calls for dishes with substance but without heaviness: duck breast with red cabbage, saddle of lamb in a herb crust, wild mushrooms on polenta. It is also a fine match for tuna or duck confit. The wine’s saline note picks up the savoury seasoning, while its silky tannin structure caresses the dish without overwhelming it.
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