Ehrenhausen “Zeitspiel 4” Spätfüllung, 48 M. 2019 1500ml Magnum

Weinbeschreibung für Ehrenhausen “Zeitspiel 4” Spätfüllung 48 M. 2019 1500ml Magnum von Tement

With this extraordinary Sauvignon Blanc, Manfred Tement impressively proves that patience can be the highest form of the winemaker's art. 48 months of ageing - part of it in barrels, part in steel tanks - give this wine a complexity and depth that is rarely found in Sauvignon Blanc.

Colour & appearance

In the glass, Zeitspiel 4 has a medium golden yellow colour with lively silver and green reflections - a visual indication of the perfect balance between maturity and freshness.

Nose

Give this wine time and air - it will thank you with an impressive aromatic development. After decanting, a fascinating palette of flavours reveals itself: intense Gooseberry and Passion fruit meet Cassis, wild mint and Stinging nettle. This is accompanied by notes of freshly ground white pepper and Elder wood. The compact minerality gives the bouquet an almost tangible presence.

Palate

Great winemaking skill unfolds on the palate: crystalline acidity, fine tannins and subtly integrated wood merge into a harmonious whole. Despite its expressiveness and structure, the wine appears surprisingly weightless - the moderate alcohol content of 12.5% contributes significantly to this. The long ageing on fine lees has given the wine a creamy texture and remarkable length.

General information

After selective manual harvesting and a short maceration period, the wine was fermented spontaneously. The subsequent 48-month maturation period is exceptional for a Sauvignon Blanc and gives it its unique profile. At 12.5% vol. it remains refreshing and elegant.

Food pairing suggestions

This multi-layered wine harmonises perfectly with Malfatti (ricotta dumplings with lemon spinach), Red mullet with Sauvignon celeriac foam and a hint of coffee or Norway lobster with pumpkinism, pumpkin seed oil and roasted pumpkin seeds. He loves dishes with fruity, exotic and savoury components.

Special features

The magnum bottle (1500ml) guarantees optimum ageing conditions. Be sure to decant and enjoy from large glasses at a temperature that is not too cool - this wine needs space to develop.