Friedrich Becker, Spätburgunder Schweigener Heydenreich GG 2023

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Fassprobe (cask sample). A Gewann of the Sonnenberg and the coolest site for the Becker GG Pinots. Muschelkalk (shell limestone). Fragrant and multi-layered nose of black cherries, blueberries, savory herbs, and crushed dried flowers. The wood on the nose and palate doesn't detract from the gorgeous fruit purity, supported by finely integrated tannins and a bright acidic core. Sumptuous and impressive now, and undoubtedly built for magnificence down the road.

Scored on a five-star scale, where a plus is a third of a star. How I score and what I disclose is set out in my ethics and disclosure policy. More notes are in the review index, and the regional background is in Wine in Germany.