2018 Frühburgunder VDP.Gutswein trocken "R", Franconia/Franken, Germany

Firm and quite deep, smoky and a hint of bacon-like scent of ripe, partly dried red and black berries with notes of Provence herbs, some pepper, dried mushrooms and a clear minerality. Tart, ripe, again firm, still completely undeveloped fruit with smoky and roasted wood aromas, pepper and Provence herbs, present, ripe, crumbly-sandy tannin, still very slightly drying, dense and persistent on the palate, some cocoa and coffee, good depth, intense minerality, very good to long, tight, multi-layered, still noticeably roasted finish

Best to drink: Mitte 2021 bis 2029+. What our ratings mean