Stephen Brook: Rather strange, buttery nose, with some herbal and animal notes; this may well be soil-derived, but it is a bit disconcerting. Very rich, sumptuous, and concentrated—a big, hefty style, with masses of fruit if little finesse. As well as powerful peachy fruit, there is an underlying minerality that keeps it from being too heavy. Perhaps this is trying too hard to be massive, and I don’t see this as an ideal food wine. But it’s undeniably impressive. 16.5
Simon Larkin: Similar in hue; some C02, yet a markedly different set of aromas from the preceding wines in the flight. It seems a little more reductive, yet with air there is a marked mineral quality, almost wet slate. The palate is much more Rieslingesque, with a lively, darting acidity and green lime character. Showing in a lighter, livelier manner, this shows fine precision and poise, with lingering mineral traces. 14.5
Andreas Larsson: Still very youthful and tight, pure and mineral on the nose, with hints of stone fruit and ripe citrus. The palate is generous and vivid, with a juicy acidity and long spicy finish; firmly built, with more emphasis on freshness than opulence. 16.5
Details
Wine expert | Stephen Brook Simon Larkin Andreas Larsson |
Tastings year | 2010 |
Region | Kamptal |
Hirsch

