Friedrich Becker, Spätburgunder Schweigener Sonnenberg KB GG 2023

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You can find an explanation of "KB" in the producer's profile, but this is Kammerberg, a Gewann of the Sonnenberg on the French side (in Alsace). It is a prized parcel going back to Benedictine times and was recovered by Fritz Becker Sr. starting in the 1960s. Deep color, with black fruits on the nose of blackberry and black plum, and and well integrated wood. Firm tannic grip and bright acidity provide plenty of mineral-infused tension on the ripe blackberry and herbal palate. Impressive balance given it's volume.

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.