2018 Kanzel Spatburgunder

Formerly made by Henrik Möbitz from whom Christoph and Alex took the vineyards, the 2018 Spätburgunder Kanzel (from the weathered limestone soils of the more east-facing Ehrenstetter Ölberg) is beautifully pure, aromatic and spicy/vegetal on the nose that reveals concentrated cherry and blackthorn aromas yet also fascinating transparency. On the palate, this is a pure, tight and fresh, very clear, silky-textured and straightforward Pinot Noir on 1er cru level from French and German genetics. The tannins are fine, fresh and very stimulating. This is a gorgeous Pinot with a moderate 12% alcohol. It fermented with 50% whole clusters and aged in used French oak barrels for 18 months. Tasted from lot L/185 in July 2020.