2014 Spätburgunder JS, Ahr, Germany

Fairly tart nose, prominent tobacco and light oak, red berries, hint of cassis, dried floral traces, light mineral notes. Clear, polished, elegant, juicy, cool, clear red and black fruit on the palate, light acid bite, fine youthful tannins, good persistence, polished, light earthy and vegetal notes in the background, hint of mushrooms, charming, elegant style that will probably still develop with maturation, light nutty, smoky oak on a very good, elegant, juicy finish.

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