2018 Friedrich Becker Pinot Noir Schweigen

Tasting note

2018 Friedrich Becker Pinot Noir Schweigen

Pale ruby with a slightly watery rim and visible brick-red reflections. The nose is inviting and elegant, though notably restrained (especially on the second day), offering delicate red fruit—cherry, plum, and redcurrant—alongside a hint of juniper and discreet, smoky oak influence. On the palate, the tannins are supple but somewhat drying, underpinned by a cool-toned structure and fresh acidity. The red-fruit character remains with wild berries, cherry, and rosehip, but is understated, showing modest depth. While the finish is of medium length and herbaceous, the wine appears a little evolved, suggesting it is best enjoyed soon. It is a sophisticated, well-balanced effort that just lacks the concentration required to achieve a 'Very Good' rating.

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Tasted by Dominik Müller on Thursday, 12 February 2026.

Ratings

Flawed?no
DM:
8Wines with a 5 to 8-point rating are good wines. Pure, balanced, and expressive of grape variety or regional typicity.
/ 20 ("good")
WSET SAT:
2.5Wines with a 2.5 WSET rating are 'good' or 'very good' wines according to the WSET scoring system, where we consider balance (B), intensity (I), length (L) and complexity (C). In terms of my personal rating system, wines with a solid WSET score of 2.5 usually get around 89 to 90 DM points.
/ 4.0
Favourite: No

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Wine details

Vintage: 2018
Colour:red
Style:still (dry)
Assemblage:no
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown.
Producer:Friedrich Becker
Country:Germany
Region: Pfalz
Subregion:n/a
Appellation: n/a
Vineyard: n/a
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