Riesling Jacobus trocken 2023

Wine Description for Riesling Jacobus Dry 2023 by Peter Jakob Kühn

Colour & Appearance

Medium straw yellow in the glass – clear, luminous and inviting.

Nose

Bright and juicy, this Riesling presents itself on the nose. Apples, pears and mirabelle plums dominate, enveloped in a texture reminiscent of cream and candyfloss – yet without any heaviness or sweetness. Rather, it is the airy, fluffy quality that fascinates. Subtle notes of hay and white flowers join in, lending the wine an almost ethereal lightness.

Palate

On the palate, the Jacobus unfolds its full class: juicy and silky at once, with a smooth texture and a gripping acidity that provides tension and excellent drinking flow. With longer contact, apple and pear emerge once more, complemented by peach and apricot. Remarkable are the saline nuances and a subtle herbal note that add further complexity to the wine. The Jacobus possesses impressive drive, vibrant energy and a pronounced minerality – an estate wine that far transcends its category.

Finish

Long, lively and carried by precise freshness. The minerality lingers and leaves a cool, saline impression.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the classic Rheingau villages of Oestrich, Winkel and Hallgarten – three vineyard sites that lend the wine its characteristic Rheingau typicity. The 100% hand harvest underscores the estate’s quality aspirations.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Riesling, processed gently as whole-bunch pressing over several hours. Spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts and ten months of ageing on full lees in large wooden casks and stainless steel tanks until the end of August 2024 impart structure and depth to the wine. With 3.1 g/l residual sugar and 6.9 g/l acidity, it is perfectly balanced.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile companion to asparagus with hollandaise sauce, trout meunière, scallops, goat’s cheese or Asian dishes with ginger and coriander.

Special Features

The Jacobus is a tribute to the founding father Jacobus Kühn, who established the dynasty in 1704 through his marriage in Oestrich. This wine impressively demonstrates that an estate wine at Peter Jakob Kühn is by no means an entry-level category, but rather offers powerful Rheingau Riesling quality at the highest level.