Riesling Jungfer Grosses Gewächs 2020

Wine Description for Riesling Jungfer Grosses Gewächs 2020 by Peter Jakob Kühn

Colour & Appearance

Medium straw yellow in the glass, clear and luminous – a visual promise of ripeness and substance.

Nose

Remarkably complex and multi-layered: phenolic notes meet hop and tobacco, underpinned by sweet yeast. Delicate peony aromas float above, whilst ripe apples and apple skins give structure to the bouquet. The nose feels densely woven and simultaneously juicy and inviting – a fascinating duality.

Palate

Here the true class of this Grosses Gewächs reveals itself: sensual, silky and saline with a ripe fruit palette of apples, pears, stone fruit and ripe lemon. Despite its creamy texture, the wine remains taut and firm, with impressive extract and solid grip. What sets it apart from many other GGs: a remarkable ease – precise, yes, but never austere. Instead, full-bodied, juicy, with that effortless charm that distinguishes great wines.

Finish

Excellent length with persistent salinity and freshness that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Hallgartener Jungfer sits at around 220 metres elevation, directly above the Doosberg. The soil – erosion material from the Rheingau mountains with a high quartzite content, mixed with loess loam – gives the wine its mineral precision. The gentle south-east facing slope creates a slightly cooler microclimate than the Doosberg, which is reflected in the elegant freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Riesling, aged in Stockinger wooden barrel. Special feature: The wine matures year after year in the same barrel, so the wood influence is barely perceptible – pure fruit and terroir take centre stage.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Grilled eagle fish in a broth of yellow tomatoes, ginger and fermented garlic; scallop skewers fermented in lemon shio koji; white asparagus, fermented in soba shiru tamari and baked. The wine loves the combination of umami and subtle fermentation.

Special Features

A Grosses Gewächs that combines elegance with substance – without the severity often found in many GGs. Peter Jakob Kühn’s biodynamic philosophy shines through in the vibrant energy of this extraordinary Riesling.