Riesling Jungfer Grosses Gewächs 2021 1500ml Magnum
The Riesling Jungfer Grosses Gewächs 2021 in magnum from Peter Jakob Kühn showcases the crystalline provenance of this somewhat cooler Hallgarten vineyard site in the Rheingau. Biodynamic farming and sensible restraint in the cellar yield a complex, taut, top-tier Riesling.
Bottler: Winery Peter Jakob Kühn, Mühlstraße 70, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel / Germany
In the glass
Colour
Medium straw yellow.
Nose
Fresh citrus notes, fine smoke and a touch of tobacco, backed by cool mineral scents and white blossoms.
Palate
Juicy, deep and energetic; flavours of lemon zest, orchard fruit and mineral salinity, framed by a silky texture and taut acidic structure.
Character
Profound, crystal-clear and focused, with immense drive on the palate and an impressive finish.
Pairing
Pan-seared meagre in a yellow tomato broth with ginger, tender seafood from the wok, or tandoori cauliflower with shiro miso.
Notes
Aged sustainably in a specially reserved Stockinger wooden cask from cool quartzite and loess loam soils; certified according to Demeter guidelines.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Medium straw yellow.
Nose
This Riesling from the Hallgartener Jungfer reveals a fresh, citrusy astringency, seamlessly blending with notes of subtle smoke and tobacco. Floating above are aromas of crushed slate and elegant white blossoms.
Palate
On the palate, this Grosses Gewächs shows great depth, succulence, and an incredible surge of energy. Nuances of rock and salt meet lemon zest, fresh orchard fruit, and the full fruitiness of lemon. The texture is velvety and silky, yet defined by a taut acid structure and firm extract density.
Finish
Focused, juicy, and with impressive, slate-driven length.
Terroir & Origin
Kühn’s parcel in the Hallgartener Jungfer lies at around 220 metres above sea level, just above the Doosberg. This gently south-east facing slope is considered slightly cooler. The soil consists of eroded material from the Rheingau hills with a high quartzite content, interwoven with loess loam.
Grape Variety & Vinification
100% Riesling. Matured in a specially acquired Stockinger oak cask, reserved exclusively for this single site. Thanks to years of re-use, the oak influence remains subtly in the background. In the cellar, Peter Bernhard and Viktoria Kühn work according to Demeter biodynamic standards, relying on spontaneous fermentation, minimal sulphur, and no fining.
Food Pairings
Excellent alongside pan-roasted meagre in a broth of yellow tomatoes, ginger, and fermented garlic, skewers of scallops fermented in Lemon Shiro Koji, or tandoori cauliflower with ginger and Shiro Miso.
Special Features
Bottled in an elegant 1500ml Magnum format, which noticeably enhances the cellaring potential of this top-tier biodynamic Rheingau Riesling.
