2017 Retzstadt Langenberg Silvaner Grosses Gewächs trocken Himmelspfad, Franconia/Franken, Germany

Firm nose, light nutty and herbaceous notes, delicate hint of bacon, yellow fruit, prominent earthy and mineral notes, light floral traces, elegant vegetal notes, touch of green bacon. Firm, concentrated, tart, juicy, cool fruit on the palate, very elegant, lively acidity, yeasty notes, touch of white pepper, prominent chalky and salty mineral notes, deep and persistent, integrated tannins provide elegant grip, excellent depth, hint of bacon, complex, still largely undeveloped, very good long, elegant, firm, bone dry, juicy finish. Lovely.

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