2022 Spätburgunder VDP.Gutswein trocken "Devonschiefer", Ahr, Germany

Festy, somewhat smoky, tobacco-like and a hint of fatty scent of black and a little red berries with cherry notes, some forest mushrooms, root vegetables, and leather. Herb-juicy, again firmly structured fruit with smoky and very slightly peppery notes, a certain acidity bite, present, fine sandy, still slightly drying tannins, juniper notes and salt on the palate, a trace of bittersweet chocolate, also dark bread crust, certain strength, good sustainability, a hint of eggplant, possesses quite a bit of power, very good finish with ripe juice, somewhat ethereal dark spice and again a little sandy tannin.

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