Ried Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc Große STK Lage 2020 5000ml

medium straw yellow with light green reflections

The still very young Zieregg comes from the generous and charming 2020 vintage. And as in every year, this is a wine that is immediately present - even if it naturally opens up further and further with time and air. But it is impressive how clearly the interplay of fruit and stoniness presents itself here, how finely and elegantly white currants and notes of crushed stone interact here, reminiscent of the quartzite components in the soils of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. And even though 2020 was a comparatively warm vintage, there is an irrepressible freshness and coolness here in the blend of thyme, paprika, rock and lime zest.

On the palate, the Sauvignon blanc is elegant and demanding at the same time. The Zieregg delivers minerality and rock like a conveyor belt from the underground, seasoned with salt lemons, lime powder, white pepper, lime and grapefruit, verbena and mint. The Sauvignon is electrifying and tense, smoky and bright at the same time. At the same time, it shows great aromatic depth into the long finish. It definitely needs big glasses and a lot of time. Its potential is enormous - the Tements speak of 30 years.