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Wittmann Gundersheimer Riesling Trocken 2023

Wittmann Gundersheimer Riesling Trocken 2023

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Chiseled, Spiced, and Uncompromisingly Radiant

Hailing from Gundersheim—the coolest, latest-ripening sector of the estate's portfolio—this spectacular VDP.Erste Lage (Premier Cru) bottling showcases Philipp Wittmann’s genius for high-tension, chiseled Riesling. Sourced entirely from the limestone slopes of the Höllenbrand vineyard (which sits just west of the legendary Grand Cru Morstein), the 2023 vintage beautifully captures the harmony of a sensational growing season. It delivers an intellectual bouquet of vineyard peaches, Mirabelle plums, ginger spice, and green tea leaf, locking in a medium-to-full-bodied palate defined by a razor-sharp limestone energy and a persistent, smoky mineral finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium Bodied, Focused & Deep ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry (Trocken) ●●●●●
Acidity High, Racier & Vibrantly Saline ●●●●●
Fruit Vineyard Peach, Mirabelle Plum & Tangerine Pith ●●●●●
Oak/Texture Textured Sur Lie (Traditional Neutral Oak Casks) ●●●●●

Expert Tasting Notes & Estate Reputation

  • 95 Points – James Suckling: "Deep, stunning nose of peaches and Mirabelle plums with wild herb and preserved ginger complexity. Impressive concentration and a wonderful harmony on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Fantastic balance in the finish. 100% from the Höllenbrand site. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold."
  • 92 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2023 Gundersheimer Riesling 1G is deep, intense and saline on the complex and forceful, slightly reductive nose. Elegant, fresh and savory on the palate, this is a deep, tight and still nervous, citrus-flavored and utterly mineral Riesling with intense and juicy yet refined fruit and serious substance. This is a Riesling that will benefit from bottle age and shouldn't be consumed too early. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in October 2024."
  • The Dynasts of the Wonnegau: Sunder-rooted in Westhofen since 1663, the Wittmann family stands as a global titan for dry, low-intervention German Riesling. Pioneers of certified organic farming since 1990 and biodynamics since 2004 (certified by Respekt), estate head Philipp Wittmann shapes wines of absolute terroir fidelity. Sourced from the high, breezy calcareous terraces of Gundersheim, this Premier Cru bottling bridges the gap between regional house blends and top-tier single-vineyard masterpieces, delivering unparalleled value for collectors of serious German white wine.

Highlights

  • 100% Riesling estate-selected entirely from the VDP.Erste Lage (Premier Cru) Gundersheimer Höllenbrand parcel.
  • Grown under certified biodynamic practices on a steep, wind-cooled limestone matrix covered with layers of loess and calcareous marl.
  • Fermented completely spontaneously with wild vineyard yeasts and aged on its fine lees in large, neutral neutral-wood casks (*Stückfass*) to maximize structural depth.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Bright pale golden-yellow with silver-green halos.
  • Nose: Deep, focused, and complex, unfurling with aromatics of fresh vineyard peach, yellow plum, and pineapple, layered smoothly against green tea leaf, wild marjoram, preserved ginger, and an intense chalky slate core.
  • Palate: Bone-dry, medium-to-full-bodied, and beautifully racy. Concentrated waves of tangerine pulp and stone fruits chart the entry, instantly structured by an energetic line of natural limestone acidity. The mid-palate has an elegant, polished texture from its wood-lees maturation, finishing bone-dry, persistent, and smoky with light tobacco and salty minerals.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cellar-cool at 10–12°C. Avoid serving ice-cold, which clamps down on its wild herb complexity and fine lees texture.
  • Decanting: A brief 15-to-20 minute open in a wide glass or decanter allows the youthful wild-yeast reduction and ginger notes to unfurl beautifully. Built with spectacular structural longevity to evolve easily over the next 10–15 years (2026–2040).
  • Western Pairing: Roasted pork belly with apple compote, pan-seared sea bass with sorrel reduction, classic veal schnitzel, or wild mushroom tarts.
  • Asian Pairing: 泰式青咖喱雞 (Thai Green Chicken Curry), 蒜蓉粉絲蒸大扇貝 (Steamed Scallops with Garlic and Glass Noodles), or Hamachi Kama (grilled yellowtail cheek).

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