2021 Blaufrankisch Ried Maissner
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A slight, south-facing slope in the middle of the plateau. Iron-rich clay over limestone sediments. Vines 90–115 years old. Deep crimson with dark pinky-purple rim. Dark and minerally as well as darkly fruited. Upright, structured, firmly built and yet utterly smooth and fresh. Lightly stemmy/herbal with aeration. Both powerfully long and intensely pure. Powerful and yet seems restrained. Professionally tailored. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous
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The 2021 Blaufränkisch Ries Maissner was picked in two elevated parcels, one planted in 1908, and the other in 1934/1935, rooting in heavy iron-rich loam and clay on top of the volcanic plateau with some limestone sediments. A pure and serene note of cherry comes with a hint of blood, and a touch of conifer shows on the nose; more air brings a persistent sense of petrichor and wild blueberry. The palate is bright and luminous. Red cherry pierces through earthier, richer, denser tannins, helped along by super-bright acidity, veering from tart red cherry over to Morello and back again. There's exquisite balance and aromatic echoes of that tart cherry. (Bone-dry)