The "Aus den Lagen" Riesling 2024 from Weingut Christmann combines the finesse of top-tier Palatinate sites into a highly elegant, tension-filled white wine.
Bottler: Winery A. Christmann, Peter-Koch-Str. 43, 67435 Gimmeldingen/Pfalz / Germany
In the glass
Colour
Medium straw yellow
Nose
Crystalline aromas of crisp yellow and green apples, citrus fruits, star fruit, fresh herbs, a hint of hay, yeast and crushed stone.
Palate
Intense and powerful on the palate with a pulsating acidity, fine saltiness, notes of pome fruit and a spicy touch of cubeb pepper.
Character
Powerful yet elegant with a silky texture, deep minerality and thrilling freshness.
Pairing
Pairs wonderfully with pan-fried pike-perch on herb risotto, sea bream ceviche or delicate asparagus dishes.
Notes
A masterpiece of assemblage from VDP.ERSTE and VDP.GROSSE LAGEN sites such as Idig and Vogelsang, spontaneously fermented and aged in traditional double-piece wooden casks (Doppelstückfass).
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Medium straw yellow.
Nose
Crystalline and characterised by enormous freshness. Aromas of crisp yellow and green apple, fresh citrus fruits and starfruit emerge. The picture is complemented by fine herbal notes, crushed rock, a hint of hay, yeast and a refreshing dash of lime.
Palate
Remarkable intensity and finesse on the palate. The wine combines drive and concentration with a vibrant acidity. The fruit of citrus notes and pome fruit recedes into the background, while a striking salinity, lively minerality and a fine spice of cubeb pepper dominate the flavour profile.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes originate from the estate’s own, highly classified vineyards along the Haardtrand in the Pfalz. One third of the parcels grow in the Neustadter Vogelsang, complemented by top sites such as the Königsbacher IDIG, the Ölberg and the Meerspinne. The region’s soils of coloured sandstone, limestone and terrace gravel shape the terroir.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Single-varietal Riesling. The 2024 vintage was vinified vibrant and dry (12.0% ABV). Fermentation took place spontaneously and warm, with two thirds of the parcel matured in traditional Doppelstück casks. The winery has been working strictly biodynamically since 2003 (certified by respekt-BIODYN and EU Organic).
Food Pairings
Pairs excellently with grilled prawns, slightly spicy sea bass ceviche, goat’s cheese salad or refined Asian fusion dishes.
Particularities
Steffen and Sophie Christmann combine grape material from VDP.ERSTE and VDP.GROSSE LAGEN into an estate wine classic with the elegance of a “prima ballerino” – a remarkable wine value thanks to meticulous work according to the guidelines of respekt-BIODYN.
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