2017 Escherndorf Am Lumpen 1655 Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Franconia/Franken, Germany

Tart, deep, firm nose, still slightly reductive, intense mineral notes, light herbaceous aromas, elegant, rather restrained citrus and stone fruit, hint of dark berries, moss, hint of tobacco, yeasty traces. Concenctrated, ripe, very juicy fruit on the palate, herbaceous notes, hint of bacon and tobacco, lively acidity, good persistence and grip, full body and good substance, hint of black berries in the background, excellent depth, very slightly sweetish and creamy, complex, light peppery notes, more herbaceous notes and some bacon on a very good, long, expressive finish.

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