2019 Willi Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner Lamm
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The intensely yellow colored 2019 Ried Lamm 1ÖTW Kamptal Grüner Veltliner is deep, refined and pure on the very complex and intense nose that reveals a potpourri of aromas, including dried fruits, honey bread and flint stones. Pure, round, intense and salty on the palate, this a rich and powerful, tight and grippy Lamm that needs lots of time to start singing. Despite several tries in summer and autumn this year, I can't really articulate the true character of the 2019, which is quite ripe on the one hand but without the mineral, tension and vitality of the Käferberg or even the Langenloiser Alte Reben, yet there are some fights in the depth that probably need an outcome for a better performance. So for now, the finish is tight and almost a bit astringent and still doesn't sing or, at least, indicate anything but reasonable hope for a better future. Since the Lamm has never disappointed me (and is definitely the most complex of the GVs from this domaine), I am full of respect but have to conclude that this Lamm seems to be in a phase that doesn't show the best virtues of the 2019 yet. 13% alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted between June and October 2021.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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Loess and sandstone. Marked by the oak but it's reasonably subtle, not overwhelming the ripe yellow fruits, just adding spice and cedar notes. Spicy flavours and high acidity on the palate suggest this needs more time than most of the 2019s. Dry and taut on the palate. Serious, long and for the long term. The oak works really well here because it is the acidity that gives the wine its structure and length. (JH)