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Two winners and two losers.
BATTENFELD-SPANIER
2020 (Hohen-Sülzen) Kirchenstück Spätburgunder GG
Pure, clear, nervy, red currants and some strawberries, good penetration. 91/A-
GUTZLER
Gutzler has a reputation for Spätburgunder, but my experience over the years has been most uneven. Neither of these is an inspiring Grosses Gewächs.
2019 (Westhofen) Brunnenhäuschen Spätburgunder GG
Oak, geranium nose — my understanding is that geranium indicates an excess addition of sorbic acid. Medium-light weight, better concentration, dark fruits, but still tannic. 70/F
2019 (Westhofen) Morstein Spätburgunder GG
Meaty nose — brett? Medium-weight, somewhat dilute dark fruits, lacking a bit of precision. 80-?/F
KELLER
2020 (Nieder-Flörsheim) Frauenberg Spätburgunder GG
Pure, clear, well-defined red currant and strawberry fruit, good depth and energy. Drinks well now and should continue to improve. 91/A-