BattenfeldSpanier - Hohen-Sülzen Riesling 2018
Germany
White
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93/100
James Suckling
"The notes of spontaneous fermentation are evident on the nose, but there's also the mark of mirabelle plum juice on the palate, which combines nicely with the tannins. Long, intense finish". (James Suckling) Riesling at its purest!
Features
Estate
BattenfeldSpanier
Cuvée
Hohen-Sülzen Riesling
Vintage
2018
Designation
Hesse-Rhénane Gutswein
Region
Germany
Grape varieties
100 % Riesling
Terroirs
In the Eisbach valley
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Alcohol content
12.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Ripe fruit, peach, pear, apricot, followed by delicate notes of tobacco and dried grass.
Mouth
Straightforward and elegant with a fine minerality
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies veal risotto, vegetable penne, asparagus puff pastry...
BattenfeldSpanier
Hesse-Rhine
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Rated 93/100
About the wine:
There are hints of spontaneous fermentation on the nose, but there's also the mark of mirabelle plum juice on the palate, which combines nicely with the tannins. Long, intense finish.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. GIOFFRE’ G. Published on 03/05/2023
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