Hochheimer Reichestal Spatburgunder GG
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, as it develops greater tertiary complexity with age.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, herb-crusted rack of lamb, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the prestigious 'Reichestal' (literally 'Rich Valley') vineyard in Hochheim am Main, this Grosses Gew$chs (GG) represents the pinnacle of Rheingau Sp$tburgunder. The vineyard's name historically pays tribute to its exceptionally fertile, deep clay-loess soils interspersed with gravel, which retain warmth and moisture to yield remarkably opulent wines. Protected from chilly northern winds, this south-facing amphitheater provides an ideal microclimate for Pinot Noir, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness. Weingut K$nstler crafts this grand cru with meticulous hand-harvesting, traditional fermentation, and patient aging in French oak barriques. The result is a deeply structured, elegant red wine that seamlessly marries dark cherry fruit with complex earthy undertones, fine-grained tannins, and a persistent mineral finish, echoing the historic legacy of Hochheim's world-class vineyards.
🍾 About the Producer
Weingut Künstler was established in Hochheim am Main in 1965 by Franz Künstler, reviving a long-standing family winemaking tradition that originated in South Moravia before World War II. The estate rose to international prominence under the stewardship of Franz's son, Gunter Künstler, who assumed leadership in 1992 with an uncompromising focus on terroir-driven precision. Managing iconic VDP.Grosse Lage vineyard sites such as Hochheimer Hölle, Kirchenstück, and Domdechaney, the winery champions sustainable vineyard management, minimal cellar intervention, and extensive aging on the lees. Künstler is renowned across the globe for its powerful, mineral-structured dry Rieslings, magnificent noble sweet expressions, and remarkably elegant, complex Spätburgunder.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sp$tburgunder
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%