Vogelsang Neustadt Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2024

Wine Description for Vogelsang Neustadt Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2024 by Christmann

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with brilliant clarity – a wine that announces its cool, precise nature at first glance.

Nose

Uncompromisingly purist. The Vogelsang 2024 presents itself ultra-taut and energetic with impressive mineral clarity. Limequats and lemon zest meet wet stone, oyster shells and seaweed. These are joined by wild herbs, lichen and notes of eating and cider apples. The bouquet recalls dark, damp stone after a summer rain – cool, clear, without any distraction.

Palate

Here the full dimension of this extraordinary Riesling reveals itself. The acidity tension recalls a sparkling wine base of the highest quality – pulsing, precise, with vibrant energy. At the same time, the wine displays a fine, silky elegance and lets charming moments flash through. A Grosses Gewächs for purists that impresses with radiance and enormous ageing potential.

Finish

Long, cool and mineral with persistent citrus freshness and saline minerality that lingers for minutes.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Vogelsang above Neustadt was once renowned but fell into obscurity. Since 2017 in the hands of the Christmanns, it was immediately converted to biodynamic viticulture. The shell limestone from the Mesozoic era (over 200 million years ago) decisively shapes its character. The steep south-facing slope with gradients of up to 50% and altitudes reaching 260 metres, combined with minimal yields of only 40 hl/ha, guarantee optimal flavour concentration.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Riesling, fermented on the skins, spontaneous and warm fermentation, matured in large double oak cask. The vinification underscores the purist approach of the Christmann estate.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Oysters, scallops, sashimi, turbot with herb butter, goat’s cheese or simply on its own as a meditative companion.

Special Features

The first Grosses Gewächs from this rediscovered vineyard site. A wine with considerable ageing potential that will gain further clarity and expression in the years to come.