Gerard Bertrand ‘Cigalus Rouge’ 2021 Size::1 Bottle Koehler Ruprecht Saumagen Spätlese Trocken

Koehler Ruprecht Saumagen Spätlese Trocken is an ample

then reveals well-integrated oak and underpinning minerality

The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed and the cap held down during the ferment to create a gentle infusion

finished with focused linearity

Getting a hold of Shawn Kalleske outside vineyard hours is like herding cats

Gerard Bertrand ‘Cigalus Rouge’ 2021 Size::1 Bottle Koehler Ruprecht Saumagen Spätlese TrockenIntense ruby colour with a mahogany hue. First the bouquet shouts concentrated very ripe black fruit. After a little time in the glass more complexity with grilled spice and toasted oak unfolds. The palate is lush and opulent with velvety tannins. The aromas of black fruit blackberries black cherries and plums reappear with a complex empyreumatic web leading into mint. The finish is long with a perfect balance.