A rather firm scent of ripe black and red berries with cherry nuances, bay leaf, parsley, a hint of hibiscus, bread crust, and smoky-roasted wood notes. Ripe, somewhat preserved dark fruit, again a bit of smoky-roasted wood with chocolate notes, crumbly-sandy tannins, good substance and certain power, lasting on the palate, a bit of beetroot, mushrooms, and bacon in the background, chalky-salty tones, a touch of malt and bread crust, very good, only slightly drying finish, again with a bit of preserved fruit, chocolatey wood, and ethereal spice. Clearly better than the first sample.

Best to drink: Mitte 2025 bis 2030+. What our ratings mean