Weingut Friedrich Becker Spatburgunder 2009

Weingut Friedrich Becker Spatburgunder 2009

This is the first German Pinot Noir I'd ever tasted.

It was about 5 years ago at German Wine tasting.

I expected that it would be acidic and fruity, but this one had very rich butterscotch character.

Five years later, the wine totally changed.

There were still butterscotch and fruit, but stronger impression of meatiness and smokiness.

I thought the smokiness was from wood, but JC said this was from the soil (limestone).

very good with meat sauce

This wine might be hard to grasp at first: I was confused because it was very "different." 

However, as I dug into this wine, I slowly developed the fondness.

Judging from the fruit, I doubted if this wine should be aged longer, but JC said it could be and wanted to open another bottle 5 years from now.

These decisions are hard to make for me.

Next day I tasted the wine and it was softer. 

I wonder how it will taste 5 years later.