2018 Meyer-Näkel Spätburgunder Blauschiefer

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 90.1 points

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  4/3/2024 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points

  Second bottle from a half case purchased from the Dutch importer in 2021. Last tasted in November 2022 when it was ill at ease with itself but showed promise. Today it still displays that steely compactness which makes it less easy to approach, but the aromas develop well in the glass over seven hours. The finish remains a bit hard, and I wonder how this will develop. With ample air this is now ready to drink.

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  3/29/2024 - JoeMe Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Purchased beginning of June 2021 at the winery’s restaurant, 6 weeks before the devastating flood and patiently cellared since. Very appealing nose, blackberry, raspberry, cherry, elegant and yet subtle oak, a touch of tobacco. Similar fruit on the palate, foremost dark berries. Almost bold for a Pinot Noir (and I am not referring to alcohol). Minerals, medium tannins, graceful balance. Gave this 6+ hours air and it felt that it needed it. A real treat! 92-93

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  11/8/2022 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points

  Last tasted in 2021, when I did not like it at all. Far better now, still youthfully tight but with rich and spicy slate minerality, good weight of ripe fruit, firm but well integrated tannins, hint of cream but not really at ease with itself yet. Needs more time.

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  10/20/2022 - Zweder wrote: 92 Points

  Beautiful bouquet with red berries, some oak and iron. On the palate ripe and juicy red berries, mild acidity and slightly sticky tannin. Still youthful, beautiful wine.

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  8/29/2021 - Shiaxonna wrote: 89 Points

  Delightful, fresh and fruity. Good concentration and purity of the palate. Enjoyable!

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