A dry Palatinate Pinot Noir which, as the estate’s “second wine”, is sourced exclusively from classified VDP vineyard sites on the Haardt edge and is shaped by 17 months of barrique ageing as well as a proportion of 20–30% whole bunches.
30,00 €40,00 € / l
Incl. VAT where applicable
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Bottler: Winery A. Christmann, Peter-Koch-Str. 43, 67435 Gimmeldingen/Pfalz / Germany
In the glass
Colour
Slightly hazy garnet red with delicate lightening towards the rim.
Nose
Seductive fruit of sour cherries, wild raspberries, plums and blackberries, combined with elderberry, undergrowth, fine cinnamon and cedar; underpinned by mineral notes reminiscent of graphite and cold smoke.
Palate
Juicy with abundant berry fruit and cool finesse, velvety and polished tannins, and a lively acidity that dances across the palate.
Character
A wonderful entry-level Spätburgunder from Christmann at a very high level – powerful yet elegant, with perfect balance and distinctive salty minerality.
Pairing
Rustic dishes love its company; pairs beautifully with wild game birds, mushroom dishes or braised lamb.
Notes
Biodynamic since 2003 and certified by respekt-BIODYN; the “Aus den Lagen” range corresponds to a classic “second wine” from VDP.ERSTE and VDP.GROSSE LAGEN, fermented with 20–30% whole bunches and aged for 17 months in barriques.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Slightly hazy garnet red with subtle lightening towards the rim – the unbridled, vibrant appearance of a young Pinot Noir that is still entirely true to itself.
Nose
Alluring and complex: sour cherries, wild raspberries, plums and blackberries meet elderflower, undergrowth as well as fine notes of cinnamon and cedarwood. Beneath lies a cool minerality reminiscent of graphite and cold smoke.
Palate
Juicy, with abundant berry fruit and cool finesse. The tannin structure feels velvety and polished, whilst the stimulating acidity provides tension and length. A Spätburgunder that far surpasses its entry-level status.
Finish
Cool, precise and with a fine saline note – a lingering finish that leans more towards elegance than power.
Terroir & origin
The grapes come from classified VDP.ERSTE and VDP.GROSSE LAGEN along the Haardt edge in the Palatinate – spanning nearly five kilometres. Soils of bunter sandstone, limestone and terrace gravel shape each vineyard site differently. Weingut A. Christmann in Gimmeldingen has been farming biodynamically since 2003 and is certified by both respekt-BIODYN and EU Organic.
Grape variety & vinification
100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). Fermented with 20–30% whole bunches, followed by 17 months of barrique maturation. The cuvée combines parcels from the Gimmeldingen and Mußbach VDP.ERSTE LAGEN along with declassified barrels from the estate’s crus – a classic second wine in the best sense.
Food recommendations
A wine for hearty cuisine: duck breast with red cabbage, venison ragout with Spätzle, sautéed mushrooms on polenta or simply mature Comté – the cool fruit and fine acidity pair beautifully with anything offering depth and spice.
Special characteristics
What sets this wine apart is the combination of biodynamic provenance and classified terroir at a price that opens the door to the world of great Christmann Pinots. The whole-bunch fermentation lends it an additional dimension of freshness and structure rarely found at this price point.
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