2022 Spätburgunder VDP.Gutswein trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

Slightly fatty and smoky, also somewhat reminiscent of sautéed mushrooms, with a scent of rather black berries featuring cherry nuances, herbs, and moderate barrel tones. Youthful, firm, and quite juicy dark fruit with fresh herbal-vegetal and slightly ethereal, peppery spice, smoky notes on the palate, very slightly ashy in the background, quite present, fine-grained tannins, a bit of acidity and still a hint of carbon dioxide, good substance and density, a touch of chalk and salt, very good, fresh-juicy, and again also herbal-spicy finish with bite.

Best to drink: 2025-2031+. What our ratings mean