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Moric Blaufränkisch Burgenland Lutzmannsburg Alte Reben 2017

Blaufränkisch from Mittelburgenland, Burgenland, Austria
JS 98
W&S 96
WA 95
13.5% ABV
Item # 338450

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98 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "A total revelation! Right from the mind-blowing, fresh nose with so many flowers, spices and tiny black berries, there’s no doubt about the greatness of this astonishing blaufränkisch red. So concentrated, yet so cool and graceful, the filigree finish pushing out towards infinity. Enormous aging potential. Better after 2021. (12/13/20)"

96 points Wine & Spirits: "Blaufränkisch in a Burgundy mode, this draws attention with its floral spice, flinty smokiness, and velvety cherry fruit. Its gauzy texture keeps up that impression, but the flavors head deep into the mountains of Burgenland, reflecting the warm granite slopes in its mix of ripeness and firm, earthy savor. It's a fascinating trip, and entirely satisfying, especially as it drifts into the long finish, meandering through forested hills, berry thickets and wildflower plains. Roland Velich makes it from the fruit of old, low-yielding vines on a high, stony plateau in the Leitha mountains, fermented on the skins in open vats with ambient yeasts, then aged in large, old casks for a year. Delicious now, this will age well for a decade or more. (4/1/22)"

95 points Stephen Reinhardt (Wine Advocate): "Tasted again after three years, the Moric Burgenland Blaufränkisch 2017 Lutzmannsburg Alte Reben is pure yet intense, dense, fleshy and spicy on the concentrated nose. Silky, fresh and savory on the palate with lots of ripe but present tannins, this is a tight and concentrated yet still stringent red Blaufränkisch that isn't showing all of its talents at this stage (or from this altitude, which is 1,444 meters above sea level). It's very promising, though. Drink 2024-2040 (Jul 2023)."
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98 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "A total revelation! Right from the mind-blowing, fresh nose with so many flowers, spices and tiny black berries, there’s no doubt about the greatness of this astonishing blaufränkisch red. So concentrated, yet so cool and graceful, the filigree finish pushing out towards infinity. Enormous aging potential. Better after 2021. (12/13/20)"

96 points Wine & Spirits: "Blaufränkisch in a Burgundy mode, this draws attention with its floral spice, flinty smokiness, and velvety cherry fruit. Its gauzy texture keeps up that impression, but the flavors head deep into the mountains of Burgenland, reflecting the warm granite slopes in its mix of ripeness and firm, earthy savor. It's a fascinating trip, and entirely satisfying, especially as it drifts into the long finish, meandering through forested hills, berry thickets and wildflower plains. Roland Velich makes it from the fruit of old, low-yielding vines on a high, stony plateau in the Leitha mountains, fermented on the skins in open vats with ambient yeasts, then aged in large, old casks for a year. Delicious now, this will age well for a decade or more. (4/1/22)"

95 points Stephen Reinhardt (Wine Advocate): "Tasted again after three years, the Moric Burgenland Blaufränkisch 2017 Lutzmannsburg Alte Reben is pure yet intense, dense, fleshy and spicy on the concentrated nose. Silky, fresh and savory on the palate with lots of ripe but present tannins, this is a tight and concentrated yet still stringent red Blaufränkisch that isn't showing all of its talents at this stage (or from this altitude, which is 1,444 meters above sea level). It's very promising, though. Drink 2024-2040 (Jul 2023)."
Product SKU 338450
Producer Moric
Country Austria
Region Burgenland
SubRegion Mittelburgenland
Varietal Blaufränkisch
Designation Alte Reben
Vintage 2017
Size 750ml
Color Red
ABV 13.5%
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