Parker about Morstein Riesling Grand Cru 2009
Now not slated to be released until 2011, Keller's 2009 Westhofener Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs seems almost at pains to prove the wisdom of that choice by offering a pithy fruit skin chew and an almost gum-numbing, persimmon-like pungency, allied to tingling brightness of fresh lemon, pink grapefruit, and bitter tartness of its zest that offer a prickly rebuff to anyone anticipating immediate pleasure. This is an embryonic and severely concentrated young Riesling, although one whose energy certainly appears equal to its sheer density. It finishes with pointed bitterness, blazing citric intensity, and a formidable, near avalanche of crushed stone and other less identifiable mineral elements – seemingly unstoppable? which is not the same as saying it's irresistible (at least, not for now)! I wrote in my initial notes that “only time can tell whether this has a gentler side to its undeniably complex and formidable personality, and it will be most interesting to follow its evolution during the coming decade.” Eleven days later (!), Keller confronted me, blind, with the contents of the same bottle, and the wine was not only pristine in terms of its absence of oxidation, it also displayed greater primary juiciness and clarity to a more refined diversity of mineral elements.
Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Rhenish Hesse |
Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
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 | 2009 |
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Morstein Riesling Grand Cru 2009

The Morstein Riesling Großes Gewächs 2009 from Keller is an outstanding wine that impressively captures the quality of its vintage and the characteristics of the Morstein vineyard.
At first glance, this Riesling reveals a radiant golden color that underscores its maturity and complexity. On the nose, it impresses with a rich array of aromas: ripe stone fruits like juicy peaches and sun-ripened apricots blend with refreshing citrus notes and an elegant mineral presence that reflects the unique soil structure of the Morstein terroir.
On the palate, this Riesling presents itself as extremely balanced and appealing. The lively acidity lends it structure and freshness, while the fruity nuances dance in perfect harmony with the mineral depth. Every sip of this wine tells the story of a wine cultivated with dedication and skill in the vineyard and aged with a masterful hand in the cellar.
The 2009 Morstein Riesling Großes Gewächs not only represents excellent wine quality, but also promises a fascinating journey through the complexity and potential of Riesling. Its ability to gain in complexity and depth with age makes it a wine that promises moments of enjoyment of the highest quality, not only now but also in the future.