Curious to hear Robert’s take on it 
I agree with the above and 2018 Mohlin remains the best Wasenhaus that I have had to date. See the write up below on a stunning bottle we had at our Spatburgunderstudy.
Just back from a weekend in Copenhagen. We had a makalie bleuwen at dinner at Noma on Friday and it was very good. I don’t have detailed notes because it was at the end of our meal and it was shared with a group of eight. I will definitely seek them out.
Later that night at a spot that Lasse hooked us up with we had 2018 Mohlin and it was very closed. It started to open up after three to four hours. Paired a half a glass at about 3 in the morning with Swedish fish and Pringles! Not as bad as it sounds 
The next day at Kadeau we had 2020 Wasenhaus Vulkan and it was delicious, again no formal notes as we were a convivial group of 8. Then at dinner we had 2018 Wasenhaus Bellen, which was lovely and much more open than Mohlin.
THANK YOU Copenhagen and Lasse for letting me drink your Spatburgunder!
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Happy that you enjoyed it 
I bought a few Bleuwen and Chapelle from Makalié for my collection as well. Very good Spätburgunder, but very few bottles are made…
Seems like some of the 2018’s from Wasenhaus are starting to shut down a bit. The 2019’s are what I go for at the moment.
158 bottles of the Chapelle!
Yeah. I know we talk about Wasenhaus 2021 being almost non-existent. But this is new levels haha. How did they even produce it? 
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2021 AJ Adam Spatburgunder Rose is incredible, if you LOVE acid. This is the highest acid Rose I have ever had. I loved it.
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A.J. Adam’s 2022 Spätburgunder Rosé is also very good. It’s on the wine list at Yong Yong in Trier.
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I bet it is in 2022. I buy it every year.
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So does Yong.
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Had my first Wasenhaus (Bellen 2016) a few weeks ago (in a Restaurant in Berlin). For my taste it missed a bit of fruit and seductive qualities. In said to myself that this style would probably work best in very hot years, hence I’m not surprised that people talk about a best ever Wasenhaus being from the 2018 vintage.
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I certainly get that perspective. I enjoy them in every vintage, but for people who wants a bit more fruit then the 2018’s and 2020’s will probably be more successful. Or drink them young when they still have that burst of fruit.
But with that said, then there might just be other producers who would suit you taste better, because i don’t feel like the 2016 is that different from those vintages
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Thanks for the input about limited difference in terms of fruit vs other vintages. I will certainly try to get my hands on a few other bottles. I liked it very much (see CT note) but it was just more an intellectual than a hedonistic pleasure.
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Just checked your note. Sounds like my last encounter with the 2016 (the cork on mine was not in prime condition though, so probably a bit more developed).
They do seem to turn into more earthy autumnal flavors after only a few years so far. The jury is still out though. But based on the limited data we have, then drinking them earlier for more fruit notes might not be a bad idea for some. Talking 2-3 years after release. The 2019’s are drinking very well now with added complexity but still with a good amount of balanced primary fruit notes. If you can get your hand on any 2019’s you should definitely try them out.
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where can i buy it ?
It can’t all be Wasenhaus 
Third time I try this 2015 Hundsrück from Josef Walter. The top wine. It was a bit more closed this time around so ended up decanting it for two hours.
Lots of red berries and a little dried fruit. Some oaky notes, but rather discrete and well integrated. Smoke, tobacco, herbs,.mineral and with some earthy notes. Acidity and alcohol in balance. Good complexity.
It has a kind of oldschool rustic feel to it and I like it! I have a few left and I will try to keep my hands of them as I am sure they can age for a long time.
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It is usually not too hard to find in the U.S. However I just looked on winesearcher and I only see two stores. Maybe it just landed given it is a 2022. You could check with Skurnik.
Spent the afternoon with Jonas Dostert. WOW! I understand the wines even more now. He gifted me a 2019 Spätburgunder that I am sipping now, I as sit on the edge of the Mosel on my hotel balcony. It is just such a soulful wine…just like Jonas. One thing I learned is that he wants to stay small and focus on quality and does not want any employees. He will be able to expand production a little bit more from where he is today but not much…
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4 ha seems to be the limit for one man bands, I forgot where Jonas is now but not far off.
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2019 SPATBURGUNDER “Pfalz” - WEINGUT DARTING -
Love this domaine’s Rieslings, and this is the first red I’ve had from them. Nice fruit up front, tart cranberries/cherries, lovely acidity that really dances along the back of the palate. Not a big wine, and not expensive ($24 retail?) but really well made. If this was a $40 Bourgogne Rouge, I would have been very happy.
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A recent standout for me:
2016 Thörle Saulheimer Probstey Spätburgunder Trocken: Middle of the road style with pure, luscious black cherry fruit and gorgeous tannins.
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