Malterdinger, Spätburgunder, 2014
More concentrated and nervier compared to the Malterdinger, the Alte Reben offers showy rich red and brambly fruits, dark cherries and hints of cocoa. Really gorgeous and radiant. It comes from different parts of the Bienenberg up to 20-65 years old. The plant material is 60% Burgundian clones and 40% German. Aged for around 18 months in 30% new French oak barrique.
critic reviews
From 22-year-old vines on loess and shell limestone soils, the cherry colored 2014 Malterdinger Spatburgunder trocken opens with a very clear, bright and spicy bouquet of wild red berries, cherries and beautiful earthy flavors. Medium to full-bodied, fruit-intense and vital on the palate, this is a very elegant, aromatic and silky textured Pinot in perfect balance. The acidity is remarkably fine and the finish, though still a very little bit reductive, is pure, dry, fresh and beautifully aromatic. This is an impressive village wine from Baden's Breisgau subregion. There is just a hint of toast and mocha flavors in the aftertaste.