Late released 2016 and 2016 Baden Spätburgunder GG (Eichberg, Henkenberg, Kirchberg, Löchle, Winklerberg "Pagode") -- Burg Ravensburg, Salwey, Stigler


These are good wines, but a comparison with the 2017s shows the superior quality of the latter vintage.



BURG RAVENSBURG

2016 (Sulzfeld) Löchle Spätburgunder GG 
Round, chewy, fleshy, but with some tannins. Dark fruit. Coarse, but can be enjoyed. 88/B



SALWEY

2016 (Oberrotweil) Eichberg Spätburgunder GG
Red and dark fruits, good freshness, medium-weight, but not generous for now. 90(+)/B+

2016 (Oberrotweil) Henkenberg Spätburgunder GG
Dark fruits, touch of chocolate seemingly from relatively high toast, some dark berry. 88(+)/B

2016 (Oberrotweil) Kirchberg Spätburgunder GG
Floral nose. Medium-light, red currants and strawberries. Nice minerality. 90/A-



STIGLER

2016 (Oberrotweil) Eichberg Spätburgunder GG
Slight caramel in nose. Oaky in mouth with red fruits, and tannins. Frankly, a mess. Very disappointing for Stigler. 84/F

2015 (Ihringen) Winklerberg “Pagode" Spätburgunder GG
Fresher, more focused nose than the 2016 Eichberg. Dark berries in nose and mouth, nice sensuality. 90/A-