2017 Ahr Spätburgunder GG (Gärkammer, Herrenberg, Kräuterberg, Pfarrwingert, Rosenthal, Silberberg, Sonnenberg) -- Adenauer, Meyer-Näkel Stodden


This set is a mixed bag, but at least these producers are finally moving to a more balanced, elegant style.



J. J. ADENAUER

2017 (Walporzheim) Gärkammer Spätburgunder GG
Medium light, red currant and other red berry fruit, some hardness, good length. 88+/B

2017 (Ahrweiler) Rosenthal Spätburgunder GG
Red currant fruit, light, some clarity. Good intensity. Only lacks complexity. 88/B



MEYER-NÄKEL

2017 (Walporzheim) Kräuterberg Spätburgunder GG
Perfumed nose with red fruits. Floral red fruits in mouth, nice finesse, length, still a little tannin. Light on palate. 90/A-

2017 (Dernau) Pfarrwingert Spätburgunder GG
Floral with a touch of oak. Medium-light, dark fruits, some sensuality, roundness. 89/B+

2017 (Ahrweiler) Silberberg Spätburgunder GG
Meaty red fruit nose. Medium-weight, some tannin, good intensity and depth, but lacking precision. 87/B-

2017 (Neuenahr) Sonnenberg Spätburgunder GG
Intense dark fruits, fresh, long, powerful. 91/A



Jean STODDEN

2017 (Rech) Herrenberg Spätburgunder GG
Floral nose. Medium-weight, round, dark fruits, but bitter on the finish. 87?/B-