Ölberg-Hart Königsbach Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2024

Wine description for Ölberg-Hart Königsbach Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2024 by Christmann

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with brilliant clarity – a wine that already promises freshness and precision to the eye.

Nose

The Ölberg-Hart reveals itself from its most accessible side: elegant stone smoke and crushed limestone form the mineral foundation, whilst a multi-layered fruit palette ranges from lemons, salted lemons and white peach through crisp apple and pear to ripe mirabelle plums. Fine, open and of striking clarity.

Palate

Brilliantly bright and charming, this Riesling presents itself on the palate. The creamy texture combines with juicy acidity to create a light-footed yet profound overall picture. The wine feels simultaneously rounded and pure, elegant and powerful – a fascinating tension that characterises the 2024 vintage. Precisely what a Grosses Gewächs should deliver: complexity without heaviness.

Finish

Long-lasting with fine minerality and lingering citrus notes. The salinity lends the finish additional tension and freshness.

Terroir & Origin

The Ölberg-Hart in Königsbach ranks among the top vineyard sites of the Palatinate. The limestone-rich terroir shapes this Riesling decisively and gives it that mineral precision which Weingut Christmann works out so consistently.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Riesling from a Grosses Gewächs vineyard site, vinified with the precision and restraint typical of Christmann. With a moderate 12% alcohol, the wine displays elegance rather than power – a deliberate choice for finesse.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Excellent with roasted monkfish, scallops with lemon butter, calf’s sweetbread or asparagus dishes with Hollandaise sauce. Also an outstanding choice with mature Comté or goat’s cheese.

Special Features

The Ölberg-Hart is traditionally the most accessible and charming of Christmann’s Grosses Gewächse – an ideal introduction to the top Rieslings from this renowned estate. The 2024 vintage confirms this reputation impressively.