Christmann | Pfalz | Gimmeldinger Schlössel Spätburgunder VDP Erste Lage | 2021 | 750ml | bio

Beschreibung

Product description for Christmann Gimmeldinger Schlössel Spätburgunder VDP Erste Lage 2021 (bio)

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The Schlössel vineyard in Gimmeldingen borders the Meerspinne to the north. Christmann owns 0.9 hectares in this VDP (Vintage German Vineyard), a prime vineyard site. Its gentle slope faces east and tilts north. The cold air from the Gimmeldingen Valley is only noticeable in faint drafts. The soil is a mixture of limestone loess and red sandstone scree. In 2017, this vineyard was converted to Pinot Noir. It has been in production again since 2019. The grapes were harvested on September 18, 2021. Spontaneous fermentation with 10% whole bunches was used. With 20% new oak, the wine was aged in barriques until February 2022 and finally bottled in May 2023.

Colour

Radiant, dark cherry red with delicate bluish reflections

Nose

The nose of the Gimmeldinger Schlössel Spätburgunder still appears quite restrained. Its fruit is exemplary and, thankfully, offers plenty of contrast. In addition to wild strawberries and sour cherries, there are also hints of morello cherry and raspberry. From the herbal corner, there are intense notes of lovage, savory, and parsley. These intense herbal nuances mingle with the fruit, enhancing it thoroughly. This ethereal spiciness provides backbone and length. Tart nuances such as forest floor or juniper can also be wonderfully integrated.

Palate

These very successful impressions from the nose are carried seamlessly onto the palate. Its fruit is immediately present. With a perfectly integrated, yet high-quality acid structure, the fruit is kept small. But that doesn’t matter at all, and it greatly enhances the overall experience. Its fruit, in the form of sour cherries and morello cherry, is crisp and fresh. Here, too, all sorts of tart and ethereal nuances come to the fore. Lovage reigns supreme, supported by ample mint. Juniper and pepper are perfectly represented from the spicy side. A subtle earthy note, slightly reminiscent of forest floor, characterizes the finish alongside the fruit.

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Wine Advocate

Score: 87+

From loess loam soils, the 2021 Spätburgunder Gimmeldinger Schlössel VDP.Erste Lage® is dark and toasty on the still-reductive nose that opens to cherry and dark berry aromas but remains restrained and intellectual on the nose. Silky and lush on the first attack, this is an elegant and refined Pinot with fine but tart tannins and a still-astringent finish. 13% stated alcohol. Diam cork. Tasted at the domaine in December 2023.
Stephan Reinhardt

Producer website: https://weingut-christmann.de/en/