2016 Spätburgunder trocken J.J. Adeneuer N°2, Ahr, Germany

Tart, fairly firm nose, hint of bacon, predominantly red and a few black berries, hint of tobacco and undergrowth, earthy notes. Clear, tart, elegant, juicy, fairly cool fruit on the palate, nutty and light spicy notes, undergrowth, generally well integrated fine sandy tannins, hint of tobacco, salty traces in the background, some depth, has bite, still young, has substance, hint of cocoa, very good, slightly smoky and salty finish.

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