J. B Becker Spatburgunder Spatlese Trocken 2002

Wallufer Walkenberg, Rheingau, Germany. Pinot noir. 13%. Vino-lok.

Almost a year after I bought the Becker, I finally opened and supped. The other bottle pictured only lasted a few weeks, the much earlier note can be found here.

J.B smells of small goods and dirt. Two things I am particularly fond of. . . It's clean and taint free, but still with a lovely savoury note, that reminds me of the salt cured duck breasts I made some time ago. Lovely weight and acidity in the mouth, spiced, expansive and fine. This is clearly varietal, whilst marching to its own pace and rhythm.

Very good.
92.
Now - 2012.