Muller Catoir Mandelgarten Riesling Spatlese 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Muller Catoir
Label Name:
 
Mandelgarten Riesling Spatlese
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Pfalz — Gimmeldingen (Mandelgarten)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
9%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95/100 (2022). Producer notes list multiple high scores for recent vintages; analytic data: 9. Classified VDP. Erste Lage; organic and vegan

Tasting Note
Vibrant Spätlese with ripe peach, apricot, jasmine and bright citrus; vivid acidity balances noticeable sweetness, medium body and a very long, crystalline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork with apple chutney, seared scallops, blue cheese, foie gras, pork belly. Asian: Thai green curry, Szechuan mapo tofu, teriyaki salmon, spicy Korean bulgogi, sushi/ceviche (lighter courses).

Production Method
Hand-picked, organically grown grapes; cool fermentation in stainless steel; vegan production. Classified VDP.Erste Lage, Prädikatswein.

Vineyard Info
Weingut Müller‑Catoir (founded 1744), 25 ha in Pfalz; winemaker Dominik Leyrer; vineyards managed organically; Mandelgarten site is loess soil, SE exposure, 150–170m.