2019 Fellbacher Lammler Lemberger Grand Cru

Marl and sandstone. A warmer vineyard. Made in barriques, 20% new oak, wide selection of casks. 30% whole bunches. Aged in oak for 16 months. RS 2.4 g/l, TA 6.3 g/l. Needs decanting. A really interesting nose. Hint of menthol and black, black fruit. Liquorice root. Very rugged and muscular and compact. Brambly briars, cassis, very inky. But through that deep-shadowed, dark-textured blackness lies this quiet pool of wonderful cool acidity. Deep, long finish. (TC)