currently 165,953 Wines and 25,046 Producers, including 3,208 classified producers.
Smoky, fatty and somewhat dried vegetable to tobacco nose after predominantly dark berries with woody, peppery and somewhat tarry-earthy spice. Very tart, quite juicy, clear fruit with tight tannins and bite, smoky and roasted wood on the palate, a little coffee and dark chocolate, good persistence and substance, some salt in the background, also peppery and spicy tones, very good, again tart and juicy and a little smoky and roasted finish
The red grape variety originates from France. There are over 80 synonyms that testify to its great age and worldwide distribution. The most important from a historical perspective are...
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100 WP uniqueWines that can only be made differently, but not better. |
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95-99 WP greatWorld-class wines whose depth, complexity, character and expressiveness give an unforgettable, sensual experience. |
90-94 WP excellentFirst class wines that are among the best of their kind. They are characterized by purity, harmony, depth and character. |
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85-89 WP very goodRemarkable wines with personality, expression, as well as a certain complexity and depth. They deserve every wine lover's attention. |
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80-84 WP goodClean, harmonious, at best typical wines. |
75-79 WP passable |
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70-74 WP schwach |
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60-69 WP insufficient |
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50-59 WP unacceptable |