2013 Bürgstadt Centgrafenberg Frühburgunder trocken "J", Franconia/Franken, Germany

Prominent herbaceous and light peppery notes on the nose, malted notes and some mushrooms, ripe, partly dried red and black berries, hint of black olives, tobacco, undergrowth and oregano. Clear, straightforward, fairly tart fruit on the palate, earthy and dried vegetal notes, hint of tobacco and some old oak, slightly astringent tannins, good persistence, hint of tar in the background, salty mineral traces, good grip, nutty notes, still quite young, made in a traditional style, touch of tobacco, mushrooms and herbs on a very good finish. Opens up with aeration.

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