2019 Brunnenhauschen Abtserde GG 26 19
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The musky-sweet floral pungency here surpasses even the impressive Abtserde norm, with suggestions of lavender, peony, buddleia and narcissus. The glossy palate delivers bright lemon juiciness suffused with chalk and a sensational concentration of herbal piquancy and floral inner-mouth perfume. The finish offers a vibrant, kaleidoscopic reprise of flavors, and its sheer persistence is unequalled even by the remarkable corresponding 2020. As with others of the Keller Grosse Gewächse, 2019 impresses with sheer density, while 2020 provides a more striking sense of clarity.
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Jancis Robinson MW
James Suckling
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Grown only 200 meters away from the old-vines Morstein, the 2019 Abts E(rde) Riesling GG combines perfect fruit ripeness with delicate concentration as well as notes of chalk, flint and iron. There is a similarity to both Kirchspiel (minty, herbal and chalky notes) and Morstein (transcendency), but this has unique ripeness and concentration of fruit, with shredded lemon rind and unique finesse. Round and juicy on the palate, this is a supple and intense yet delicate and silky Riesling with a firm structure built by very fine tannins and remarkably fine acidity. There is this slushy chalkiness combined with lemon oil typical for this terroir. The finish is highly intense and long.
Why fret, why worry if you can drink this unbelievable wine? Mind-blowing nose of apricot, fresh pineapple and a thousand spices. Ravishing interplay of fruit, acidity, minerals and so much else that isn\'t easy to describe in a few measly words. The ultra long finish is so uplifting and utterly joyful. Drink or hold.
About the producer
Based in the Rheinhessen, Keller is one of the finest Riesling producers in the world, and has set the benchmark for German Pinot Noir.