Bürgel Spätburgunder Großes Gewächs, Weingut Keller 2019

The 2019er Bürgel Spätburgunder, as it is referred to on the front label, was made from 35-year-old vines and was vinified with 35% whole-bunch grapes. It offers a beautifully refined, discreet and very floral nose with notes of raspberry, peony, beetroot, cassis, fine Indian spices, and a whiff of vanilla. The wine proves juicy and driven by red berried and sweet fruits on the palate, giving it a seemingly smooth and almost soft side. Yet the finish has all the classic acidity and tension of great Pinot from cooler regions. Some tannins also come through and add some weight, but are also in need of integration. The aftertaste is all about freshness, purity, and focus. This great Pinot Noir needs a few years to integrate its elements on the palate. 2024-2039