Muller-Catoir Haardt Spatburgunder Trocken, Pfalz, Germany 2020 Coteaux du Layon Chaume opening up to forest flowers

opening up to forest flowers

and tarragon

Exactly how striking exactly it will be should be much clearer in another year or two

as well as a very balanced flavor between alcohol and acidity

Black fruits and liquorice dominate the nose followed by notes of spices and garrigue

Muller-Catoir Haardt Spatburgunder Trocken, Pfalz, Germany 2020 Coteaux du Layon Chaume opening up to forest flowersDark cherry red in the glass. Intense nose of black cherries, elderberries, freshly ground pepper and bay leaf. The mouth is cool, silky and very fine. Wonderful acidity, terrific freshness, harmonious spiciness with soft tannins. Juicy, almost explosive sour cherry fruit. Perfect balance of fruit, spice and tannin with a firm structure and Burgundian elegance.