Gunderloch Jean Baptiste Riesling Kabinett 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Gunderloch
Label Name:
 
Jean Baptiste Riesling Kabinett
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Rheinhessen (Roter Hang: Pettenthal, Hipping, Rothenberg)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
9.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93; James Suckling 93; Falstaff 92; widely praised as a benchmark feinherb Kabinett (critics' selections)

Tasting Note
Off-dry Riesling with lime, green apple, white peach and lemon zest; pronounced slate/mineral character, flinty reduction, vibrant acidity and saline finish — energetic, lively and lip‑smacking.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or poached white fish, shrimp ceviche, roasted pork loin, roast chicken, fresh salads, goat or feta cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, spicy Szechuan or Sichuan stir-fries, light Korean bbq (pork/seafood).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; matured briefly in stainless steel and large neutral 600L oak; bottled under screwcap; finished as a feinherb (off‑dry) Kabinett.

Vineyard Info
Weingut Gunderloch (founded 1890) is a historic, family-run estate in Nackenheim producing Rieslings from Roter Hang grand-cru sites; VDP member with organic/nature‑focused practices under the Hasselbach family.