94

JamesSuckling.com, Jahrgang 2021: 94 Punkte

This stunning pinot noir from the challenging 2021 vintage redefines the German entry level red wine category thanks to its astonishing structure and concentration. Wonderful sour cherry and forest berry fruit, with such fine tannins and a spectacular length at the vibrant finish. Some GGs don’t get close to this! From organically grown grapes. Matured for 18 months in barriques. Unfiltered. Vegan. Drink or hold.

Vinous, Antonio Galloni by Anne Krebiehl MW, Jahrgang 2021: 89-91

The 2021 Spätburgunder was harvested in the cool early morning in Saulheim from younger vines of both French and German genetics. The fruit was de-stemmed and fermented spontaneously, followed by 18 months in barriques and a further two months in steel, then bottled unfiltered. The nose sports Amarena cherry, cocoa, Ceylon tea and pepper alongside juicy mulberry fruit. The palate is immediately peppery, wonderfully taut and very contained, with a crunchy structure and bright freshness. Rather a cut above your usual estate Pinot. Respect. (Bone-dry)

18 / 20

Gerstl, Max Gerstl Weinselektion, Jahrgang 2021: 18 Punkte

93 / 100

JamesSuckling.com, Jahrgang 2020: 93 Punkte

What a stunning nose of forest berries, black cherries, fresh mint, tarragon and smoke. Stunning concentration, fleshiness and freshness for this humble category. Excellent length too. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

93 / 100

James Suckling.com, Jahrgang 2019: 93 Punkte

"Explosive sour-cherry, floral and bitter-chocolate nose. Concentrated and fleshy, but with fine tannins and lively acidity that give this so much energy at the long finish."

92 / 100

JamesSuckling.com, Jahrgang 2018: 92 Punkte

"A wonderfully fragrant pinot noir that you could easily mistake for Volnay village, this is very elegantly proportioned for the humble category. Love the way the rather fine tannins support the long, dry finish. Drink or hold."

92 / 100

Decanter, Jahrgang 2014: 92 Punkte

"The period of over-oaked German Pinot Noirs has been replaced with a more elegant, fresher style. Good-value Pinots are hard to find, but this entry-level from Thörle is exceptional. It's focused with refreshing raspberry and damson fruit, and grippy tannins are nicely balanced on a meaty palate. 18/20" Wir freuen uns über die großartige Bewertung von 92 Punkten

91 / 100

Wine Enthusiast, Jahrgang 2015: 91 Punkte

"Zestier and more herbaceous than Thörle's other Spätburgunder bottlings, this bristling red offers loads of cool, crisp black cherry and cranberry flavors. Hints of smoked nut and mint lend depth to the mid palate, augmented by fine-grained, persistent tannins. It's a penetrating wine that still needs time but should improve through 2025." ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA