2009 Bürgstadt Centgrafenberg Frühburgunder trocken, Franconia/Franken, Germany

Toch of smoked bacon on the nose, hint of incense sticks, black and red berries, some dried herbs, nutty aromas, earthy and mineral notes. Ripe, firm, red and black fruit on the palate, hint of bacon, smoky, spicy oak, fine sandy tannins, still fairly prominent, some coffee in the background, persistent and gripping, full body, has depth, mineral notes, hint of tobacco, smoky and creamy notes, some grip on a very good, firm, tart, juicy finish.

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