Weingut Ziereisen Jaspis Spätburgunder 10 hoch 4 2019

Weingut Ziereisen Jaspis Spätburgunder 10 hoch 4 2019 is one of the flagship Pinot Noirs from Baden, crafted in tiny quantities and highly sought after by Burgundy lovers and German Spätburgunder aficionados alike. Sourced from some of the estate’s best limestone-rich parcels, this cuvée showcases an impressive combination of depth, finesse, and minerality. The “10 hoch 4” name hints at an elevated, almost exponential expression of Spätburgunder, reflecting both ambition and meticulous craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2019 Jaspis 10 hoch 4 shows a luminous, medium ruby color with a slight garnet hue at the rim, signaling both concentration and elegance. The nose is intricate and pure, with aromas of wild red cherries, raspberry and cranberry, interwoven with notes of rose petals, dried herbs, crushed stones, subtle smoked tea, and a delicate touch of fine oak spice. On the palate, this Spätburgunder is precise and tightly focused, with a vibrant core of red fruit wrapped in a saline, limestone-driven minerality. Silky yet firm tannins provide structure, while bright, energetic acidity keeps everything lifted and long. Nuances of pomegranate, forest floor, cedar shavings, and a faint savory note emerge with air, giving the wine impressive complexity and length. Still youthful, the 2019 has significant aging potential; it should evolve beautifully over 10–15 years, gaining more tertiary nuances of truffle, dried flowers, and subtle game with time in bottle.

Production
The grapes for Jaspis Spätburgunder 10 hoch 4 are sourced from top vineyard sites in Baden, characterized by cool-climate conditions and limestone-dominated soils that naturally limit yields and enhance aromatic precision. Harvest is typically done by hand, allowing strict selection of perfectly ripe, healthy berries in the vineyard and again at the sorting table. Fermentation is carried out with a gentle, traditional approach—often with a portion of whole clusters—to preserve finesse, complexity, and terroir expression. The wine is then aged for an extended period in high-quality oak (often largely used barrels, with a carefully judged portion of new wood) to add structure and subtle spice without overpowering the fruit, and is bottled with minimal intervention to retain its authenticity and character.

Food & Serving
This is a refined, gastronomic Spätburgunder that pairs beautifully with dishes built on nuance rather than power. Try it with roasted duck breast, veal tenderloin, pigeon, or delicately gamey meats such as venison with wild mushrooms. It also shines alongside earthy mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, or mature semi-hard cheeses. Serve at 14–16 °C to highlight its aromatic complexity and freshness. Decanting for 1–2 hours in its youth is recommended to open up the nose and soften the tannic frame; older bottles can be decanted more gently, primarily to remove any sediment.

Producer
Weingut Ziereisen, based in Efringen-Kirchen in southern Baden, has earned a reputation as one of Germany’s most exciting artisanal estates, particularly renowned for its characterful Spätburgunder and expressive, terroir-driven wines. The winery embraces a low-intervention philosophy rooted in meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and careful, hands-on vinification, often drawing comparisons to top Burgundian domaines. Over the years, Ziereisen has helped redefine what German Pinot Noir can be—profound, ageworthy, and deeply mineral—earning critical acclaim and a loyal following among sommeliers and collectors throughout Europe and beyond. The Jaspis range represents the pinnacle of the estate’s work, bottling the purest expression of its best limestone-driven sites.

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