Stodden Spätburgunder GG Rosenthal

Falstaff"Complex aromas of new wood, caramel, almond, dark berry, sweet cherry and a hint of herbs. After air contact also "wild" with spontaneous fermentation notes. Soft onset, then a dense, mellow tannin texture, firm acidity, minerality, compact finish. Needs time!" - 94 point

Decanter"The vivid red and black ripe cherry notes on the nose are framed in nuanced floral shades of peony and violet. Oak is evident but sits well with the generosity of this warm vintage which has been captured at a lovely juncture of generosity, boldness and freshness. This small, steep site of greywacke and loess always gives exquisitely fragrant wines and this is no exception, perfume, depth, aroma and velvety texture are all bound up in seamless elegance." - 95 point

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The 2018 Ahrweiler Rosenthal Spätburgunder GG shows beautifully ripe and aromatic, well-concentrated yet fine and subtly extracted fruit on the nose with very fine toast, tobacco and laurel notes. On the palate, this is a silky-textured very elegant and refined Pinot with generous and intense fruit that is quite advanced in its ripeness but well balanced. Lots of chocolate and toast on the finish but always fresh, refined and even pure. Tasted in August 2020." - 93 point