2018 Leimen Herrenberg Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs trocken "Spermen R", Baden, Germany

Firm, slightly dried floral scent of red and hinted at black berries with mushroom, herb and a hint of smoke. Clear, ripe, juicy fruit, very fine acidity and youthful, polished tannin, smoky, toasty and a hint of bacon aromas, also slightly chocolaty wood tones, somewhat mushroomy in the background, restrained power, chalky and slightly salty minerality, still undeveloped, some depth, very good, firm, juicy, spicy and mineral finish

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