2018 Bürgstadt Hundsrück Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs trocken, Franconia/Franken, Germany

Firm, tart and quite deep, a little dried herbal and a hint of bacon with fine red and black berry notes, a little smoke, clear minerality, restrained wood spice and tobacco. Ripe, polished, very juicy, quite noble fruit, delicate acid bite, very fine, ripe tannin, spicy and ethereal nuances on the palate, a little floral, a touch of mushrooms, delicate roasted notes, lasting and deep, restrained power, salt in the background, a touch of pomegranate, delicate soup herbs, very good, juicy, very slightly warm finish with noble spice and a hint of smoke

Best to drink: 2022-2028+. What our ratings mean