2022 Dernau Hardtberg Frühburgunder VDP.Grosses Gewächs trocken, Ahr, Germany

Somewhat more developed, bitter, firm, quite complex, somewhat tobacco-like, nutty and hinted smoky aroma of mixed berries with a trace of cherries, medicinal herbs, and a touch of roast broth. Firm, bitter fruit with some spicy and slightly coffee-roasted wood aromas, hinted cocoa and walnut, sandy, still quite present tannin, dense and persistent, some depth, in the background ash and bitter herbal notes, distinct minerality, has power, certain warmth, very good finish.

Best to drink: 2025-2029+. What our ratings mean