96/100
96 The spice of this great German pinot noir is off the scale. The red fruit and floral aromas need a moment’s aeration in the glass to catch up, but boy do they. Fantastic combination of concentration and fine tannins, with notes of cloves, licorice, dried rosemary, sage and raw meat on the medium-bodied palate. Wonderful freshness in the long, delicately chalky finish.
Vinous
94/100
The 2022 Spätburgunder Saulheim was made from German and French genetics, with some vines that are almost 40 years old, rooted in the limestone of Hölle and Schlossberg. It matured in 30% new wood. Gentle smokiness and ripe red cherry are clear and pristine on the nose. The Palate immediately signals calm and is uncommonly harmonious. Nothing sticks out here – all is measured and cool, with detailed, nano-particle-like tannins that speak of perfect ripeness. Fine natural freshness reflects a perfect harvest point. Clarity and poise depict pure cherry fruit, delineated by vivid acid. This displays absolutely impressive equanimity and total elegance.