2015 Bürgstadt Centgrafenberg Spätburgunder trocken "J", Franconia/Franken, Germany

Developed, clearly wood-spicy aroma of partly preserved red and black berries with smoky, dried mushroom and earthy notes, some malt and a hint of lovage. Ripe fruit and clear wood also in the mouth, present, sandy tannin, coffee on the palate, warming alcohol, some malt and lovage in the background, salty minerality, has power, good depth, a little cocoa, dried-mushroomy tones, very good finish, again with noticeable wood.

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