Heymann-Lowenstein 'Rottgen' Riesling GG 2023

Our Celtic and Franconian forebears had actually given up on what is now Röttgen. The hillsides were simply too steep to cultivate a vineyard. It wasn’t until the Prussian military and its explosives arrived in the 1820s that terraces could be formed on the steep hills.

The volume of black powder shot off here is why it’s just a “Röttgen”, or “little clearing”... they certainly had a sense of humour! - Reinhard Löwenstein

Rich, smoky and exotic, this is a very unusual, but also very beautiful dry Mosel wine. Succulent and almost soft, there’s an underlying spicy fascination on the medium- to full-bodied palate. In spite of the low acidity, this is concentrated and really long. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold. 96 points. Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com Aug 2024

The 2023 Riesling Winninger Röttgen Grosses Gewächs opens with the slightest flint hovering over gentle yellow plum framed by subtle citrus notes. The palate has a lot of verve. It's almost sprightly, with a lot of energy and comes on wonderfully soft with a persistent tone of the most pleasant, salty bitterness. (Dry). 94 points. Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous Sep 2024