2013 Hundsruck Spatburgunder GG
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From very low yields, the 2013 Hundsrück Spätburgunder GG is pure, refined and complex, clear and focused on the nose with great definition. Intense, sweet and generous on the palate, this is a rich, silky-textured and persistently salty Pinot with tension, finesse and sustainability. The finish is somewhat drying, but there is enough concentration and tension for long-term aging. Tasted in January 2020.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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It's difficult to decide which fruit the seductive and eau-de-vie-like fragrance of the Hundsrück has missed out on, but if all this wealth of aromas comes from the vineyard, the masterful delivery of barrique aromas doesn’t. The old adage that the best wines are made in the vineyard is only a half-truth, as at chez Fürst the contribution of the oak is expertly adjusted according to the needs and benefit of every individual vintage. This is why – even after a difficult two months before the harvest – the 2013 Hundsrück still shows the same finely poised balance between the taste of plums, blackberries and cherries and the oak-induced components of roasted nuts, smoky bacon and spicy sandalwood. It doesn’t end there of course, as a salty and stony minerality has the final say in flavour matters. Structure, substance and complexity are even more guaranteed with two master winemakers working in tandem. (MS)