2021 Baden Blauer Spatburgunder Rhini
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The 2021 Pinot Noir RH is from a warmer plot with a large loamy layer topping the Oxfordian limestone. From 21-year-old vines (massal selections) and aged in 225-liter barrels, this is a tight, tart and refreshing, more masculine Pinot with generous fruit yet no signs of roundness or charm. It's saline and salivating on the finish and driven by a fascinating composition of salts and tannins yet also juice. This is a long-distance runner to be aged for at least 4-5 years. 12% stated alcohol. Tasted at the domaine in February 2024.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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Front label says just ‘R’. Mid cherry red. Not as obviously stemmy as the Talrain (TAL). Peppery, fresh and youthful red fruits. Light-bodied, elegant yet long. GV (JH)