Wittmann Morstein Riesling GG 2022

The grand cru Morstein site is situated on the south-facing slope that stretches from Gundersheim to Westhofen. The subsoil consists of massive limestone rocks. The first documented mention of the site dates from 1282. Today, Wittmann owns about 4 ha (10 acres) in the best (south-eastern exposure) parcel of this vineyard. The upper layer of soil is primarily heavy clayish marl interspersed with limestone. The subsoil is also heavy and marked by layers of limestone that help circulate water. This ensures that the vines are well supplied with nutrients and minerals, and may account for the mineral character of the Morstein wines.

From the core parcels in the cru, the 2022 Morstein Westhofen Riesling GG is pure, intense and chalky on the elegant, dense and spicy, darker-toned nose that is still a bit untamed but deep and exciting, even with woodruff aromas! Enormously mineral and tannic on the palate, this is a full-bodied, rich and enormously complex, masculine and monolithic Riesling that needs a lot of time in the cellar to develop and refine. A highly promising Riesling! 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the Domaine in July 2023.  96 points. Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate, Dec 2023.

Breathtaking nose of pineapple chutney and curry leaf with giant leesy complexity, swirling together to create a great cloud of mystery. Then you descend into a deep pit of minerality. Almost supernatural freshness and energy on the blade runner sharp palate. Are you strong enough for this direct confrontation with the great God of wine? From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.  99 points. Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com .