Spätburgunder “Aus den Lagen” 2022

Weinbeschreibung für Spätburgunder “Aus den Lagen” 2022 von Christmann

Colour & appearance

Transparent garnet red with lighter reflections on the rim - typical of a youthful, elegant Pinot Noir from a cooler terroir.

Nose

A precise bouquet of remarkable clarity. Red forest fruits The flavours dominate - especially sour cherry and raspberry - underpinned by subtle notes of undergrowth and an impressive floral dimension reminiscent of wild flowers and roses. The discreet use of wood (20% new) lends the wine a subtle spiciness without overpowering the fruit.

Palate

Am Gaumen zeigt sich die wahre Klasse dieses “Second Vin”: Präzise balanciert zwischen saftiger Frucht und strukturgebender Säure. Die Tannine sind fein gewoben und samtig – ein Merkmal der behutsamen Extraktion und Ganztraubenverarbeitung (20-30%). Der mittlere Körper trägt die Aromatik mit Eleganz, während der Abgang von beachtlicher Länge bleibt. Finesse clearly takes precedence over power here - a sign of the Christmann house and the cooler VDP.ERSTEN LAGEN of the Palatinate.

General information

This Pinot Noir perfectly represents the modern German Pinot school: precision instead of extraction, elegance instead of opulence. The blend of several classified vineyards (Gimmeldinger Kapellenberg, Mußbacher Eselshaut) as well as graduated sections of the Grosse Lage vineyards gives the wine complexity and accessibility at the same time. With 13% alcohol, it remains refreshing and ready to drink, but has the potential to age for 5-7 years.

Food pairing suggestions

Ideal for Roast duck breast with cherry sauce, Mushroom risotto with truffle or Lamb chops with a herb crust. The fine acidity structure also harmonises wonderfully with Asian cuisine dishesespecially those with soya and mushroom notes.

Special features

The 2022 vintage, with its warm but not extreme character, has given the wine a perfect balance between maturity and freshness. The 16 months of barrel ageing and the late bottling in April 2024 have given the wine additional complexity and harmony. An excellent example of why German Pinot Noirs are now operating on a par with many Burgundies - at a much more attractive price-performance ratio.