Parker about Old Vines Riesling 2023
Sourced from old, partly ungrafted Riesling vines in the Saar and the Mosel, the intensely colored 2023 Alte Reben opens with a clear, fresh and intense bouquet of perfectly ripe and juicy fruits intermingled with crunchy slate notes. On the palate, this is a rich, elegant and intense yet vital and savory Riesling with a dense texture and fine, crystalline acidity that carries the wine to a long, intense and saline finish. Tasted as an unfiltered sample in August 2024 and from bottle in early September from AP 39 24, this wine is gorgeous yet a bit muted at this early stage after the bottling. 50,000 bottles filled in September 2024. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork.
Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Moselle |
Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 12.00% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | screw cap |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Vineyard Van Volxem, Zum Schlossberg 347, 54459 Wiltingen, Germany |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 8-10°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2024 - 2045 |
Parker Punkte | 93 |
Jahrgang | 2023 |
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Old Vines Riesling 2023

Van Volxem's 2023 Alte Reben Riesling is a striking example of the marriage of terroir and craftsmanship. The vines, deeply rooted in the slate soils of the Saar region, lend the wine a distinctive minerality and a distinct intensity. The nose unfolds with an inviting bouquet of ripe apricots, juicy peaches, and a hint of citrus freshness. Delicate floral nuances and a subtle hint of herbs like lemon verbena add further elegance.
On the palate, the wine presents itself with lively acidity that integrates the fruity aromas into a clear, precise structure. Minerality provides depth and tension, while a light creaminess rounds off the wine harmoniously. The finish is long and characterized by a salty freshness that leaves an impression of lightness and finesse.
This Riesling showcases the full potential of old vines and impresses with its balance of fruit, acidity, and minerality. A versatile accompaniment to fine dishes or a meditative wine for special occasions—already a pleasure to drink now and with great aging potential.