Bottler: Winery A. Christmann, Peter-Koch-Str. 43, 67435 Gimmeldingen/Pfalz / Germany
In the glass
Colour
Radiant platinum
Nose
Cool, chalky scent of herbs and blossoms, underlined by fine reduction, bergamot, lemon, quince and pale apricot
Palate
Juicy and stony with zesty notes, an electrifying nervous acidity, gripping freshness and a silky, salty minerality
Character
Airily wrapped concentration with great firmness, remarkable length and an unusually accessible charm
Pairing
Pan-fried turbot with lemon and sorrel butter, scallops on pea puree or fine veal carpaccio with capers
Notes
Unique monopole vineyard site on limestone and coloured sandstone, biodynamically produced according to respekt-BIODYN, spontaneously fermented in large Doppelstück barrels
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Light platinum with brilliant reflections in the glass.
Nose
An remarkably accessible and open masterpiece. Initially cool, chalky minerality and an aroma of wild herbs and white blossoms. Beneath lies a subtle reduction, underpinned by bergamot, fresh lemon, quince and ripe apricot.
Palate
On the palate, the premier danseur among Rieslings reveals itself: immensely charming, electrifying and feather-light, despite enormous density. A juicy interplay of stony texture, fine citrus zest and a grippy, vibrant acidity, paired with a silky texture.
Finish
Exceptionally long, profound and characterised by a striking, salty minerality that lingers with animating freshness.
Terroir & Origin
From the historic Königsbach monopole vineyard IDIG in the Pfalz. The steeply south-southeast sloping hillside rests on a solid limestone subsoil, overlaid with Terra Fusca, colourful sandstone and basalt – a true German Grand Cru.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Single-varietal Riesling. Spontaneously and warmly fermented in traditional large Doppelstück casks after several hours of skin contact. Handcrafted according to the strict guidelines of respekt-BIODYN and EU organic standards.
Food Pairings
Perfect with pan-fried pike-perch on lentils, scallops with lemon butter or refined veal dishes.
Special Features
A monumental Grosses Gewächs by Steffen and Sophie Christmann, combining an unusually youthful openness for the 2023 vintage with a captivating, cool density.
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