2016 Ahrweiler Rosenthal Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs, Ahr, Germany

Fairly cool nose, light floral and herbaceous notes, hint of tobacco, red and a few black berries, whiff of pomegranate, tarry traces, mineral notes. Firm, tart, as yet undeveloped and slightly muted fruit on the palate, hint of tobacco, earthy, vegetal and salty notes, moderate, slightly smoky oak, elegant acid bite, fairly prominent, generally well integrated tannins, persistent, has body and substance, hint of bacon, nutty traces, good depth, still compact, slightly noticeable warm alcohol, very good finish.

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