A fine premium Spaetburgunder from Rheingau. The estate can be traced back to the 11th century! Unmistakably German (German clones, apparently) with the usual herbal, peaty, smokey tones. Rich fruit, with overripe cherries dominating, held in check by mineral, graphite elements.
Different, but holding up well to a premium Burgundy. Spaetburgunder for Barolo drinkers.
2013 Weingut der Stadt Klingenberg âKlingenberger Schlossbergâ SpĂ€tburgunder GroĂes GewĂ€chs
First, the estate is now called âSTEINTALâ, after Benedikt Baltes sold the estate a couple of years ago. He went back to the Ahr and to his wife Julia, also a very gifted SpĂ€tburgunder winemaker, and both founded the estate Bertram-Baltes.
After the first sip you will notice a huge contrast in style to his competitor the estate FĂŒrst. This SpĂ€tburgunder is all about black fruits and power. Black cherry, blackberry, hint of black chocolate, spice and minerality. What a force, a bit like HULK in the bottle. I mean it in a postive way.
Normally this style is not my cup of tea, as I prefer red fruits, finesse and elegance. But I have to say it is truely great, well-made and simply impressive. Clearly needs another 5-10 years. I am quite happy to have a case in the cellar.
92-93+/100
Excellent wines, just give them enough time. I think I reported on a 2011 sometime ago. Also have a few left, including the magical Terra 1261
I remember visiting the winery fondly around 2014, based on your recommendation and introduction. I still have a couple of bottles. I tried to visit Bertram-Baltes in December but it did not work out.
2016 is one of the most underrated vintages for white and red. And is absolutely coming into its own now. So damn pretty, delicate and fun.
Be very curious to hear what you think. I have a couple from their first vintage (2020) in the cellar. Loved meeting the two of them and the vineyards are beautiful!
P.S.
as expected and hoped the 2013 SpĂ€tburgunder âSchlossbergâ by Benedikt Baltes is perfect on Day 3
I had the 2011 Mobitz Koepfle this weekend. Didnât take formal notes, but showed well and still on the upswing. Fairly muscular for a spatburgunder â not from oak, just the material. Have 1 or 2 more, IIRC, will hold for another couple of years at least.
Not a crime to open now, but I would give it a bit of air if you do.
Fass Selections is offering Svenâs top cuvĂ©e, the 2022 Pinot Noir âKalkâ (requested 4 bottles), but it looks like we have to wait until the spring of 2025 to get them; unless you happen to live in Denmark 
2017 Weingut Kreuzberg Silberberg GG - Overall nice wine that I enjoyed. Starting to show some signs of age. The fruit was ripe but not over the top. It lacked a little precision and if I am honest some of the excitement of some of the newer producers of Spatburgunder, it could just be the vintage or age. I have a 2020 from the same producer that I look forward to trying.
Already ordered from the danish importer. Will have them within a week or so 
2013 Enderle & Moll âMuschelkalkâ Pinot Noir, Baden
What a beautiful Pinot Noir.
Lovely transparent colour and then a truely intoxicating bouquet.
On the palate a basket of raspberry&strawberry and spice like clove. Overall such floral and elegant. I am such happy that I opened this 2013er yesterday. Now is the perfect time for this âChambolle-Musignyâ. No decanting, please! And the drinking pleasureâŠâŠâŠMmmmh.
Anyway what an achievement by Sven Enderle&Florian Moll. 
93/100
Sounds 
Agree with the no decanting advice as well for their wines.
A very good spatburgubder, cola, cherry, a little dried herbs, light yet persistent.
Not a wine to convince a Burgundy connoisseur though.
Have you tasted the new âtopâ SpĂ€tburgunder yet?
No, I probably didnât buy enough.
(Forgot to say I sell these).
For the opening game of the Euro 2024 between Germany and Scotland, a friend invited me to his house to watch the game. We were four guys. There were several bottles of wine. I was pleasantly surprised by Bischöfliche WeingĂŒter Trierâs 2015 Kanzemer Altenberg Pinot Noir; the 2018 is listed as a Grosses GewĂ€chs.
Had a few SpÀtburgunders last night at the Rappcats Zamrock x Rieslingstudy.
The 2021 Martin Mullen was a huge hit and loved by everyone! Just a stunning, ethereal wine that is shockingly 14% abv as it tastes much lighter. It was the fastest disappearing wine of the night.
Another highlight was the 2013 Enderle and Moll Muschelkalk it was a tad green but overall I liked the profile as it had enought fruit to balance the green element and it was still fresh and drinking young.
Sweet mother of⊠opened a couple of hours a go and straight from the go this was such a sensual wine. Singing and music as if Barry White was a ginger.
Love that comparison!
