A fine collection from the the northern part of the Pfalz and theMittel-Haardt. It comes as no surprise as it includes some of my favorite Spätburgunder producers in all of Germany (Bergdolt, Christmann), but also an impressive first Spätburgunder GG effort from Fitz-Ritter.
Geh. Rat Dr. von BASSERMANN-JORDAN
2018 (Königsbach) Ölberg-Hart Spätburgunder GG
Blackberry nose. Medium-weight, elegant but firm, very good depth and penetration, overall balance. 91(+)/A-
BERGDOLT — Klostergut ST. LAMPRECHT
2019 (Duttweiler) Kalkberg Spätburgunder GG
Beautiful, pure, limestone-influenced dark fruits with finesse. 92/A
A. CHRISTMANN
2019 (Königsbach) Idig Spätburgunder GG
Elegance, purity, red fruits, medium-weight body, good acidity. 92(+)/A
FITZ-RITTER
2019 (Bad Dürkheim) Michelsberg Spätburgunder GG
Spicy blackberry nose. Good depth to blackberry fruit, elegance but no lack of density here. A Chambolle-Musigny in the context of Pfalz Pinots. 91(+)/A-
RINGS
2019 (Leistadt) Felsenberg Spätburgunder GG
Pure, focused dark fruits with freshness in a medium-weight body. 90/B+
2019 (Kallstadt) Saumagen Spätburgunder GG
Depth, intensity, purity, crushed dark fruits, balance. Needs 8-12 years. 92/A