Three red 2009s from Kloster Eberbach
Kloster Eberbach, Rheingau
Tasted Saturday, February 26, 2011 by Vintomas with 228 views
Introduction
I took the opportunity to taste some "regular" (non-auction) 2009 Spätburgunder from Hessische Staatsweingüter/Kloster Eberbach in their shop during the auction weekend, and I found them quite good.
2009 Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder 86 Points
Germany, Rheingau
In the nose clearly spicy, dark cherries, undergrowth. On the palate slightly fiery, cherries, medium tannins, some bitterness. Impressive for the level, but young. 86-87 p.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2009 Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach Pinot Noir Crescentia trocken 87 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Noticeable oak in the nose, chocolate, dark cherries, undergrowth. Slightly sweetish on the palate, some alcoholic fire, dark cherries, good concentration, quite a bit of tannins. Young, a good value. 87-88 p.
Typical German Spätburgunder style, and in my opinion it had been just as good (if not better) with a little less oak.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2009 Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder Spätlese trocken 88 Points
Germany, Rheingau
In the nose very ripe dark cherries, balanced oak note, undergrowth. Rather big and elegant nose. Great concentration on the palate, dark cherries, quite a bit of tannins, clearly spicy, a tiny bit of sweetness, undergrowth. Young. 88-89 p.
This one was only marginally less impressive than the corresponding auction version (Spätlese trocken Goldkapsel), that I scored 89-90 p, and rather similar in style.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No