2022 Laufen Altenberg Pinot Noir VDP.Erste Lage trocken, Baden, Germany

Clearer, polished, rather austere scent of black and red berries with delicate herbal aromas, a hint of sour cherries, eggplant, and beetroot, as well as very restrained, slightly smoky barrel tones. Firm, cool, juicy fruit, lively acidity, and fine, youthful tannins, nutty and slightly smoky notes, persistent on the palate, a hint of fattiness, has freshness and bite, some depth, distinct minerality in the background, has precision and life, very good, firm finish with a touch of dark ether and pull.

Best to drink: Mitte 2026 bis 2032+. What our ratings mean