Christmann | Pfalz | Spätburgunder “Aus den Lagen” | 2022 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Christmann Spätburgunder “Aus den Lagen” 2022 (bio)

Information about the Wine

The basis for the “Aus den Lagen” wine line is formed by all of the estate’s classified vineyards, with their soils and microclimates, located along a stretch of almost five kilometers along the edge of the Haardt. The “Aus den Lagen” series, which comes exclusively from classified VDP.ERSTE and VDP.GROSSEN LAGEN vineyards, corresponds to a classic “second wine” by international standards.

Information about the Maturation

Batches from Gimmeldinger (Kapellenberg) and Mußbacher (Eselshaut) VDP.Ersten vineyards, as well as graded barrels from the crus in Gimmeldingen and Königsbach, combine their unique structure and finesse. Fermented with 20-30% whole grapes, aged for 18 months with 20% new oak. Harvested: September 2nd and 6th, 2022. Barrel age: 16 months (until January 2024). Bottled: April 2024.

Color

Slightly cloudy garnet red with distinct lightening towards the rim.

Nose

The aroma of the 2022 Pinot Noir “Aus den Lagen” (From the vineyards) reveals seductive fruit and coolness. Sour cherries, wild raspberries, plums, and blackberries combine with elderberry, undergrowth, and a fine floral note reminiscent of ivy, roses, and boxwood. This is subtly accompanied by the scent of the wood, which is beautifully integrated and simply rounds off and completes the wine.

Palate

Juicy with plenty of berry fruit, it hits the tongue; its tannin structure is velvety and polished, and its moderate acidity stimulates the palate. A wonderful entry-level Pinot Noir from Christmann, already at a very high level. Its finesse will be further perfected with further maturation.

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Wine Advocate

Score: 90

Sourced from younger vines in the premiers and grands crus but also declassified barrels of the top wines, Sophie Christmann’s 2022 Spätburgunder Aus den Lagen opens with a beautifully refined and elegant bouquet of red and black berries as well as cherries and floral aromas intertwined with a delicate toasty tone. Refined and elegant on the palate, this medium-bodied Pinot is clear and fresh but finely textured and beautifully balanced. The tannins are fine and elegant, and there’s freshness sourced from the terroirs as well as perfectly matured grape berries. This is a delicate Pfalz Pinot from the Mittelhaardt. 13% stated alcohol. Diam 10 cork. Tasted at the domaine in January 2025.
Stephan Reinhardt

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