2011 Friedrich Becker Schweigener Sankt Paul Spatburgunder Grosses Gewachs Pfalz JR18 (6 Bottle Pack)


Vintage
2011
Producer
Friedrich Becker
Village
Schweigener
Vineyard
Sankt Paul
Grape
Spatburgunder
Classification
Grosses Gewachs
Region
Pfalz
Content
6 x 750ml

I do not know whether Becker still indulges in the annoying habit of using the pick of the crop for a special ‘vin de table’ edition, but given the compact structure and substance of the Sankt Paul, I am not sure I would prefer anything more powerful. The smoky and roasted aromas of this Spätburgunder could easily unhinge some of the ‘lesser’ Grosse Gewächse, but not the sweet and ripe cherry and blackberry fruit of this one. Dark chocolate and a fine spicy tangent add to a generous expression, and despite the indisputable tannin content there is already an air of mellowness about the long finish.

When to drink 2015 – 2025