2023 B.Spanier, Riesling GG Kreuzberg (Ø)

Denne sjældne vin stammer fra den ekstremt kalkholdige Kreuzberg-mark som ligge lige under Schwarzer Herrgott i Zellertal på grænsen mellem Rheinhessen og Pfalz. I flere år var vinen BattenfeldSpanier's auktionsvin - en 3 liters flasker fik hammerslag på svimlende 8100 Euro i 2021. Med 2023 kan vi nu for første gang præsenterer denne super-Riesling i almindelig handel. Vidunderlig detaljeret i næsen med citrus, intens kalksten, dybe krydderier fra lang lagring i store fade, æbler og mirabelle, viser den en overdådig og voldsom smag. Kraftfuld, koncentreret, righoldig og den har sand finesse. Fænomenal i sin balance og harmoni, er dette også en årgangens bedste i Tyskland. BattenfeldSpanier er i sensationel form. FAS: 0 (-2038+) *****

99 points James Suckling: "One of the great dry riesling from Rheinhessen in the wonderful 2023 vintage. Still very young, but the combination of concentration, elegance and precision is already very clear. The citrusy fruit aromas are very discrete because the flinty and chalky character is so pronounced. Amazing depth and finesse at the extremely long and precise finish. This has been built for very long aging, so what you get today is just the beginning of an almost everlasting story. "

98 points Vinous: "The 2024 Riesling Zell Kreuzberg Grosses Gewächs has a kiss of oaky creaminess. It was grown across the regional border in the Pfalz on Tertiary limestone. Tender smokiness accompanies lemon balm and chervil scents on the nose. The palate spreads out its creamy, citric smoothness. This is simply exquisite. The 2024 is a wonderfully gentle yet persistent Riesling from the purest limestone. (Bone-dry)"