2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification 
VDP.ERSTE LAGE®
VDP.ERSTE LAGE®Region Pfalz
Soil Loess and gravelly buntsandstein
Orientation East
Harvest Dates 14 Sep 2023
Sites Gimmeldinger Schlössel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Bottling Date May 2024
Production Details Producer main-page specification: selectively hand-harvested in small boxes; spontaneous fermentation with 10% whole clusters; 17 months of barrique maturation. The site is east-facing at 141–146 m with a 6% gradient, and the vineyard was planted in 2000.
Tasting Notes Bright red berries, delicate herbal notes, very gentle tannins, clear structure and transparent fruit.
Critics Ratings 92
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.6
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification VDP.ERSTE LAGE®
VDP.ERSTE LAGE®Region Pfalz
Soil Loess and gravelly buntsandstein
Orientation East
Harvest Dates 7 Sep 2022
Sites Gimmeldinger Schlössel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date April 2024
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Harvested on 7 September 2022, followed by 16 months of barrique maturation through January 2024; bottled in April 2024. The east-facing vineyard lies at 141–146 m, has a 6% gradient and was planted in 2000.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-003; Respekt
Tasting Notes Silky and fine but firm tannins, cool red-fruit character, chalky mineral impression, dense freshness and a long, spicy finish.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification VDP.ERSTE LAGE®
VDP.ERSTE LAGE®Region Pfalz
Soil Loess and gravelly buntsandstein
Orientation East
Harvest Dates 18 Sep 2021
Sites Gimmeldinger Schlössel
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Bottling Date May 2023
Production Details Current producer-page specification: barrique maturation through January 2023, with 20% new oak; bottled in May 2023. The east-facing vineyard lies at 141–146 m, has a 6% gradient and was planted in 2000.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification VDP.ERSTE LAGE®
VDP.ERSTE LAGE®Region Pfalz
Soil Loess and gravelly buntsandstein
Orientation East
Harvest Dates 1 Sep 2020
Sites Gimmeldinger Schlössel
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Bottling Date May 2022
Production Details Harvested on 1 September 2020 and matured in barrique through January 2022, with 20% new oak; bottled in May 2022. The east-facing vineyard lies at 141–146 m, has a 6% gradient and was planted in 2000.
Sources: weingut-christmann.de ↗ · Compare this vintage
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification VDP.ERSTE LAGE®
VDP.ERSTE LAGE®Region Pfalz
Soil Loess and gravelly buntsandstein
Orientation East
Harvest Dates 5 Sep 2019
Sites Gimmeldinger Schlössel
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Bottling Date May 2021
Production Details Harvested on 5 September 2019 and matured in barrique through February 2021, with 20% new oak; bottled in May 2021. The east-facing vineyard lies at 141–146 m, has a 6% gradient and was planted in 2000.
Sources: weingut-christmann.de ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
Peter-Koch-Straße 43,67435 Gimmeldingen
Phone
+49 (0)6321/66039
Owner
Steffen Christmann &
Sophie Christmann
Sophie Christmann