2015 Dernau Hardtberg Frühburgunder Grosses Gewächs trocken, Ahr, Germany

Slightly open nose, nutty oak, partly preserved red berries, hint of tobacco, dried flowers, earthy notes, hint of bacon. Cool, elegant, juicy, partly preserved red fruit on the palate, tart smoky oak, undergrowth, earthy notes and mushrooms, hint of tobacco in the background, some ice sweets and a hint of caraway seeds, persistent, good substance, some depth, smoky, spicy oak and elegant juicy notes on a very good finish.

Best to drink: Late 2018-2023+ What our ratings mean