2020 Pettenthal Riesling GG
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Once the touch of funk from long sur-lie maturation blows off, a lovely nose of lemon curd, yellow grapefruit and fresh pineapple unfolds. With more aeration, a touch of floral honey develops. In spite of the imposing structure, this is a very focused wine that has tremendous mineral freshness at the spectacularly bright, lemony finish. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2023.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Tasted in Wiesbaden in August this year, the 2020 Pettenthal GG shows a clear, fresh, very reductive and still yeasty bouquet that indicates depth but doesn't really invite me at this stage. Juicy, elegant and with a linear structure, this is a dense and intense, sustainably salty Pettenthal that needs a lot of time in the bottle (or on the air), but then it will repay.
South of Rothenberg, a bit rockier and higher at 90–170 m. The Rheinhessen's steepest site with very thin topsoil. Certified organic. Aged in 1,200-litre casks. RS 3 g/l, TA 7 g/l. Smoky nose with a strong mineral element. Savoury, even saline on the palate. Already quite evolved and it smells somehow – in a good way – slightly dusty. Crushed rocks perhaps? A bone-dry finish. (JR)