A.Christmann Vogelsang Riesling Gg 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
A.Christmann
Label Name:
 
Vogelsang Riesling Gg
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Pfalz (Neustadt Vogelsang)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
9-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Robert Parker (Stephan Reinhardt) 96; Falstaff 93+; listed as VDP. Grosse Lage (Grosses Gewächs)

Tasting Note
Fresh, crystalline Riesling with citrus and yellow stone fruit (apricot, mirabelle), white pepper and saline herbaceous notes; razor acidity, pronounced shell-limestone minerality and a very long, stony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/poached sea bass, scallops, asparagus with hollandaise, roasted chicken; Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai lime-chili seafood, Vietnamese herb salads, Chinese steamed fish with ginger and scallion.

Production Method
Biodynamically farmed (conversion since 2017); 100% hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation and maturation in large wooden Fuder/barrels; bottled with Diam closure.

Vineyard Info
Weingut A. Christmann revived the historic Neustadter Vogelsang site after acquiring it in 2017; known for biodynamic practices and low-yield, high-quality Riesling from shell-limestone terraces.