Hochheimer Reichestal Spatburgunder RR Trocken
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, seared venison
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the esteemed Hochheimer Reichestal vineyard in the Rheingau, this Spätburgunder RR represents the pinnacle of Weingut Künstler's red winemaking. The Reichestal site, characterized by its warm microclimate near the Main river and deep loess-clay soils with gravel, provides the perfect terroir for cultivating deeply structured, elegant Pinot Noir. The 'RR' designation indicates a rigorous selection of the estate's finest barrels, which undergo extended aging in premium French oak barriques. This process imparts a complex bouquet of dark cherries, forest floor, and subtle baking spices, framed by velvety tannins and a vibrant mineral backbone. Historically, the wines of Hochheim were so revered by British royalty, particularly Queen Victoria, that they inspired the English term 'Hock' for all Rhine wines, a testament to the region's legendary pedigree.
🍾 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
Spätburgunder
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-14%