Reichsrat Von Buhl, Jesuitengarten Grosses Gewachts Riesling 2016
Brand : Von Buhl
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- Region:
- Pfalz
- Grape Variety:
- Riesling
- Bottle Size:
- 750ml
- ABV:
- 13%
- Vintage:
- 2016
- Other:
- Organic
The Grosses Gewächs (GG) designation dates from the early 2000s and applies to dry wines from Germany’s very best vineyards. To be permitted the Grosses Gewächs label, wines must come from a Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) site, not exceed 50 hectolitres per hectare, be hand harvested and, most importantly, be fully ripe.
Von Buhl’s vineyards are in the Pfalz, benefiting from low rainfall and long sunshine hours thanks to the proximity of the Vosges mountains; 45% of their organically farmed vineyards are rated as either Erste Lage (the equivalent of premier cru) or Grosse Lage (grand cru).
Jesuitengarten is the second-highest rated location of Palatine in the Bavarian site classification from 1828. Characteristically Jesuitengarten shows an intense fruit concentration - the elegance of this GG comes from the finely integrated acidity and vivid minerality. Delicately exotic, slight floral hints, perfectly balanced with a wonderful mellowness. Rich and almost unctuous whilst remaining perfectly dry. Lovely wine, really poised and delicious. From just 1.82 hectares on sandy clay and sandstone gravel with basalt.
