Domaine Weinbach : Riesling Grand cru "Schlossberg" 2021

The bouquet of this great dry riesling is like an essence of golden stone fruits, yet it remains delicate and charming. Stunning concentration and brilliance on the very focused medium-bodied palate. After the first wave of peachy and apricot character comes another of blood orange and Amalfi lemon. So much wet stony minerality! From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.

The 2021 Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru has a tender, shy nose that allows the pale lemon lift to escape. The palate is beautifully lemony, edged with fresh, young crushed young leaves of yarrow and imbued with a deep saltiness. The freshness is serene yet pervasive, colonizing the mind with its citrus and lemon peel insistence. This is taut, linear, yet so juicy on the surface, cheating the hard granite with its playfulness. But underneath, it's profound, serious, hard and clean-cut. Wonderful. (Bone-Dry)

This wine comes from plots with vines aged between 25 and 50 years. The bouquet is somewhat reserved. It reveals itself only gradually, yet still shows great complexity. On the palate, the wine has density and character. It combines richness, austerity and vibrancy, resulting in a convincing harmony. A wine built to stand the test of time! Saline and juicy finish, with good persistence.