These young Pinot Noirs show very good promise for the 2017 vintage there. More producers are holding the wines longer, so I expect to see more 2017s next year.
BERGDOLT-ST. LAMPRECHT
2017 (Duttweiler) Kalkberg Spätburgunder GG
Dusty nose. Intense, medium-light, tightly-knit, maybe just a little hot on finish. 89/B+
BERNHART
2017 (Schweigen) Sonnenberg “Rädling" Spätburgunder GG
Perfumed, cinnamon nose. Medium-light, intense, firm, penetrating, red fruits. 91/A
A. CHRISTMANN
2017 (Königsbach) Idig Spätburgunder GG
Fragrant, floral nose. Medium-light, good intensity and penetration, nice energy. Not the refinement of Fürst but first division, still. 90/A-
RINGS
2017 (Kallstadt) Saumagen Spätburgunder GG
Spicy, black pepper nose. Tightly-knit, medium-light, red fruits, good acidity. Not yet come together, but promising. 88(+)/B