2020 and 2019 Baden Spätburgunder Part I: Bienenberg, Königsbacher, Löchle, Wildenstein from Burg Ravensburg, Heitlinger, and Huber

 

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In the wake of the tragically premature death of Bernhard Huber, his wife and son continue to maintain the estate as one of the two finest for Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) in Germany (along with Rudolf Fürst)




BURG RAVENSBURG


2019 (Sulzfeld) Löchle Spätburgunder GG 

Tannic, dark fruits, not expressive. 87/C





HEITLINGER


Same ownership, team as Burg Ravensburg above.


2019 (Odenheim) Königsbacher Spätburgunder GG 

Smooth texture, dark fruits, a bit rustic, some tannins. May show better with 8-10 years’ age. 88(+?)/B-




Bernhard HUBER


2020 (Malterdingen) Bienenberg Spätburgunder GG

Silky, red fruits, length, Chambolle-like. 91(+)/A-


2020 (Malterdingen) Bienenberg “Wildenstein" Spätburgunder GG Similar to regular Bienenberg, just more depth and breadth. 92+/A