2013 Pfalz Spatburgunder Sankt Paul Grosses Gewachs
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Deep crimson. Something rather sweaty on the nose of this. Sweet start and some density. Quite a solid wine without the ethereal quality of a fine Pinot but the balance is fair and it could be a good accompaniment to food. A little drying on the end. Some beetroot notes. Pretty firm! (JR)
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The 2013 Sankt Paul Spätburgunder Grosse Lage displays a lovely purity and freshness of ripe and spicy cherries/berries, along with chalk and lemon flavors. Medium to full-bodied, the 2013 reveals a remarkable lightness, finesse and elegance, as well as fine tannins and a stimulating freshness. This wine has stimulating grip with a very good ageing potential.
Medium depth garnet with pink rim. As with all Becker’s Grosse Gewächse the barrique notes rule the early roost. Cedar spices, cherries and nuances of tobacco and chocolate all do battle to push through the tight corset of tannins and roasted notes. Substance, power and length promise it will happen, but not just yet, though with so much juicy acidity you are never alone. (MS)