Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $76.42Original €68.00≈ £57.44 | shop.weingut-knipser.de ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $76.42Original €68.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 0.5 g/L
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 80%; Merlot 20%
Drinking Window 2025–2035
Classification Qualitätswein
Region Pfalz
Production Details Reserve selection from the best Cuvée X barriques, produced only in exceptional top vintages. Released from September 2025 after two years of bottle maturation; the producer recommends decanting or further cellaring before 2028.
Tasting Notes Vinum Weinguide 2024: cassis-led Bordeaux style, integrated tannins, gently sweet fruit and underlying freshness. Eichelmann Deutschlands Weine 2024: herbs, licorice, mint, blackberry and plum, with power and freshness.
Food Pairing Pan-seared or braised lamb, beef, and game
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.7 g/L
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot; percentages not stated
Classification Deutscher Qualitätswein
Region Pfalz
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Reserve selection from the best Cuvée X barriques, produced only in exceptional top vintages. Released from September 2023 after three years of bottle maturation.
Tasting Notes Stuart Pigott 2024: concentrated blackberry fruit with dried herbs, raw-meat complexity and a structured finish. Vinum Weinguide 2022: red pepper, tobacco, coffee and integrated oak. Eichelmann Deutschlands Weine 2022: blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry and pine needles, with youthful tannins.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 0.2 g/L
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 50%; Cabernet Franc 33%; Merlot 17%
Drinking Window 2022–2032
Classification Qualitätswein
Region Pfalz
Production Details Reserve selection from the best Cuvée X barriques, produced only in exceptional top vintages. Released from September 2022 after three years of bottle maturation; the producer advised decanting or continued storage before 2025.
Tasting Notes Vinum Weinguide 2021: youthful, deep and powerful. James Suckling, 7 September 2021: dense, concentrated and plush, with substantial tannin and a long finish. Eichelmann Deutschlands Weine 2021: blackberry, blackcurrant, praline-like spice and herbs, with concentration and freshness.
Food Pairing Pan-seared or braised lamb, beef, and game
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 0.3 g/L
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot 45%; Cabernet Franc 30%; Cabernet Sauvignon 25%
Drinking Window 2020–2030
Classification Qualitätswein
Region Pfalz
Production Details Reserve selection from the best Cuvée X barriques, produced only in exceptional top vintages. Released from September 2020 after three years of bottle maturation; the producer advised decanting or continued storage before 2023.
Tasting Notes Falstaff, September 2020: sweet cherry, bitter almond, plum and mint, with chalky and herbal spice. Eichelmann Deutschlands Weine 2019: blackcurrant, smoke, mocha, blackberry and licorice, with pronounced tannins.
Food Pairing Pan-seared or braised lamb, beef, and game
Sources: www.weingut-knipser.de ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $76.42Original €68.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Hauptstraße 49,67229 Laumersheim
Phone
+49 (0)6238/742
Email
Owner
Volker, Werner &
Stephan Knipser
Stephan Knipser
Cellarmaster
Stephan Knipser