2018 Hecklingen Schlossberg Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs trocken, Baden, Germany

Firm and quite deep, tart, cool scent of red berries and cherries with a hint of Mediterranean herbs, tobacco, floral nuances, a hint of bacon and clear minerality. Clear, ripe, polished and cool, very juicy fruit, somewhat herbaceous, smoky and spicy notes, persistent on the palate, lively, fine acidity and youthful, crumbly tannins, good depth, firm structure, still undeveloped, handy, fine-spicy and fresh and juicy in the tight, cool, multi-layered, somewhat peppery aftertaste.

Best to drink: 2022-2029+. What our ratings mean