These producers at the southern end of the Pfalz release their Pinot Noirs a little later than most of those further north.
Friedrich BECKER
2018 (Schweigen) Heydenreich Spätburgunder GG
Pure precise cassis nose — but for brett-phobes there is a hint of meatiness. In the mouth, medium-light, pure, deep, but again, some meatiness. 90?/B+
2018 (Schweigen) KB Spätburgunder GG
Dense, concentrated, a bit gritty, lots of depth. This wine hasn’t come together: it has great potential, and yet I have some doubts that it will ever be harmonious. 90+?/B+
2018 (Schweigen) Sankt Paul Spätburgunder GG
Floral dark fruit nose. In the mouth, depth, purity, concentration to dark fruits. Give it 8-10 years. 91(+)/A-
KRANZ
2018 (Ilbesheim) Kalmit Spätburgunder GG
Dense, deep, concentrated cassis. This wine needs 12-20 years to fully resolve, but the material is impressive now. 91/A-
Theo MINGES
2018 (Böchingen) Rosenkranz-Zinkelerde Spätburgunder GG
Floral nose. Red currants, strawberries, raspberries, good depth. Needs 2-3 years to reach its peak. 90/B+
MÜNZBERG - Gunter KESSLER
2018 (Godramstein) Münzberg “Schlangenpfiff" Spätburgunder GG
Dark fruits, depth, some nervosity, penetration. Medium-light body. 90(+)/B+
Ökonomierat REBHOLZ
2016 (Siebeldingen) Im Sonnenschein Spätburgunder GG
Cassis fruit, round, chewy; a bit rustic, but pleasing. Good depth. 89/B
SIEGRIST
2017(Leinsweiler) Sonnenberg Spätburgunder GG
Intense, deep, concentrated, with unformed, slightly rustic fruit — this wine needs time but has promise. 89+/B
Dr. WEHRHEIM
2018 (Birkweiler) Kastanienbusch “Köppel” Spätburgunder GG
Intense, mineral, dark fruits, still unformed. Power here but not rustic. 88+/B