- Unit price
- 766,67 €per l
D4-115-1311-08
2008
13.50%
0.75L
Riesling 100%
Rhenish Hesse , Germany
Parker about Morstein Riesling Grand Cru 2008
Evocations of char and smoke, along with apricot and its kernels, on the nose of Keller's 2008 Westhofener Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs lead to an expansive palate seemingly saturated with crushed stone; glycerin-rich and plush, yet shot through with efficacious citricity; and finishing with a cling of citrus oils, ginger, chalk dust, cocoa powder, and peat. “It's that sticky clay component at the heart of the Morstein and the mother rock beneath that you're tasting,” Keller suggests evocatively if perhaps controversially. The “little” Morstein (aka Westhofener Riesling) is more refreshing and no less dense, but certainly cannot pretend to the same depth or complexity as this. Like other current Keller Grosse Gewächse, I would plan to follow this over the coming 10-12 years, although one's experience in that regard is necessarily limited to the much smaller number of – and different approaches to – dry Rieslings at this estate during the 1990s. Incidentally, there are around 6,000 bottles of this year's Kirchspiel and Hubacker Grosse Gewächse, whereas thanks to its restriction to old vines, there are only around 2,000 of this Morstein.
Description
| Land | Germany |
| Region | Rhenish Hesse |
| Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
| Füllstand | high fill |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | White |
| Inverkehrbringer | Weingut Keller, Bahnhofstrasse 1, 67592 Florsheim-Dalsheim, Germany |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 8-10°C |
| Parker Punkte | 92 |
| Jahrgang | 2008 |
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Morstein Riesling Grand Cru 2008
The Morstein Riesling Großes Gewächs 2008 from Keller is a remarkable wine that captivatingly embodies the quality of its vintage and the unique characteristics of the Morstein vineyard.
Its color is a brilliant golden hue, underscoring its maturity and complexity. On the nose, this Riesling seduces with an enchanting array of aromas: ripe stone fruits like juicy peaches and sun-ripened apricots blend with refreshing citrus notes and a subtle mineral presence that reflects the unique soil structure of the Morstein terroir.
On the palate, this Riesling is extremely balanced and appealing. The lively acidity lends it structure and freshness, while the fruity nuances blend harmoniously with the mineral depth. Every sip of this wine tells the story of a wine that was lovingly nurtured in the vineyard and vinified with masterful skill in the cellar.
The 2008 Morstein Riesling Großes Gewächs not only embodies excellent wine quality, but also promises a fascinating journey of discovery through the complexity and potential of Riesling. Its ability to gain depth and complexity with age makes it a wine that promises the highest level of enjoyment both now and in the future.