Anyone ever had this – very unusual flavour for Pinot, albeit it is a German Spätburgunder
Nose of bonfire and smoke, palate of slate and smoke. And pretty much just stayed that way for an hour and a half!
Nicely balanced though in terms of acidity and it did sort of work – was just very unexpected.
by Richyroo52
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hakatamakata
I believe that’s a pretty classic Spätburgunder profile, in contrast with the highly polished style, or the newer lighter style. Heger is one of the excellent traditional producers, I tried a different vintage several years ago, and also was a bit shocked at first!
Fit_West_3769
My god look at that label. I love medieval labels in wines SO much! There is also Domaine de l’écu that has beautiful more byzantin style of labels. Love it.
phantasmagorovich
2016 was my favorite wine for a while. It was excellent value with my staff discount at the time. Unfortunately the next vintage was less interesting and the discount wasn’t as good for that and consecutive vintages. Plus I don’t work at the place anymore anyway.
Thombo99
Sounds like most of this could be explained by reduction and oak. Heger is pretty generous with the oak, so makes sense I suppose.
Dipso88
I have had German Pinot that shows less fruit and more smoke, coffee, toast and mineral notes similar to what you’re describing – I love them personally!
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I believe that’s a pretty classic Spätburgunder profile, in contrast with the highly polished style, or the newer lighter style. Heger is one of the excellent traditional producers, I tried a different vintage several years ago, and also was a bit shocked at first!
My god look at that label. I love medieval labels in wines SO much!
There is also Domaine de l’écu that has beautiful more byzantin style of labels. Love it.
2016 was my favorite wine for a while. It was excellent value with my staff discount at the time. Unfortunately the next vintage was less interesting and the discount wasn’t as good for that and consecutive vintages. Plus I don’t work at the place anymore anyway.
Sounds like most of this could be explained by reduction and oak. Heger is pretty generous with the oak, so makes sense I suppose.
I have had German Pinot that shows less fruit and more smoke, coffee, toast and mineral notes similar to what you’re describing – I love them personally!