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Vinous (96)
Marine-breeze alkaline and saline notes, black tea smokiness and a hints of framboise distillate penetrate the nostrils, and the mineral complexity that follows on the polished, expansive (even at 12.8% alcohol), remarkably buoyant palate does not disappoint the expectations aroused by the nose. At the same time, there is an infectious abundance of white peach, grapefruit and red raspberry juiciness on tap, invigoratingly accented by piquant but never outright bitter pits and pips along with tart, seed-crunching impingement. A finish of vibratory intensity and consummate refreshment left me exhilarated and panting after the next fascinating, sensuously satisfying sip. Keller calls this the butterfly among his Grosse Gewächse and attributes the jump in quality that it typically represents in tasting that line-up to the stony purity and rapid drainage of the site’s limestone soils. There’s something approaching magic here, that’s for sure!Inc. VAT£3,188.20 -
The Keller Westhofener Brunnenhauschen Abtserde Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2020 is an exquisite example of fine, accurately crafted German wine. Painstakingly produced in the Rheinhessen region, Keller meticulously cultivates this wine in the Brunnenhauschen site of the Westhofen commune. Each handpicked grape from the exceptional 2020 vintage contributes to the intense aroma of ripe peaches, harmoniously complemented by a refreshing acidity and a hint of mineralogy.
Keller, famed globally as a hallmark of precision and attention to detail, implements biodynamic practices with the utmost respect for nature. Attaining complexity through extended lees contact, the Keller Westhofener Brunnenhauschen Abtserde Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2020 displays a remarkable balance between fruit and vitality, with a long-lasting finish that captivates connoisseurs worldwide. This white wine surely honours the Grosses Gewachs classification, celebrating expressive terroir character and cellar ageing potential - a treasure for any fine wine enthusiast.
Inc. VAT£2,222.44 -
Vinous (92)
Issuing solely from a parcel planted in 1964, this leads with Sauvignon-like pungency of mint and pennyroyal, allied to an anticipation of the apple and lime that brightly inform a silken-textured palate. The superbly sustained finish cools and refreshes in its amalgam of juicy, resinous green-herb- and chalk-infused fresh fruit.Inc. VAT£4,218.07 -
With illustrious origin in Germany's esteemed Rheinhessen region, the Keller Westhofener Kirchspiel Riesling GG 2020 denotes elegance and quality craftsmanship. Keller, an authoritative voice in biodynamic viticulture, meticulously curates this wine, nurturing it from the Westhofen Kirchspiel vineyard, known for its limestone-rich soil. This Grosses Gewächs, or 'great growth', is a true exhibition of Keller's prowess and the region's potential. The 2020 vintage displays a vibrant, golden hue accentuated by an invigorating bouquet of peach, apricot and citrus. A rich mineral backbone elevates the ripe fruit tastes, hinting at the limestone terroir, whilst the exemplary dryness provides a long, complex finish. For a sensory journey into the heart of Rheinhessen, the Keller Westhofener Kirchspiel Riesling GG 2020 is an unparalleled choice for discerning wine lovers.
Inc. VAT£2,055.89 -
Wine Advocate (92)
Now not slated to be released until 2011, Keller’s 2009 Westhofener Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs seems almost at pains to prove the wisdom of that choice by offering a pithy fruit skin chew and an almost gum-numbing, persimmon-like pungency, allied to tingling brightness of fresh lemon, pink grapefruit, and bitter tartness of its zest that offer a prickly rebuff to anyone anticipating immediate pleasure. This is an embryonic and severely concentrated young Riesling, though one whose energy certainly appears equal to its sheer density. It finishes with pointed bitterness, blazing citric intensity, and a formidable, near avalanche of crushed stone and other less identifiable mineral elements – seemingly unstoppable ? which is not the same as saying it’s irresistible (at least, not for now)! I wrote in my initial notes that “only time can tell whether this has a gentler side to its undeniably complex and formidable personality, and it will be most interesting to follow its evolution during the coming decade.” Eleven days later (!), Keller confronted me, blind, with the contents of the same bottle, and the wine was not only pristine in terms of its absence of oxidation, it also displayed greater primary juiciness and clarity to a more refined diversity of mineral elements.Inc. VAT£582.80 -
Wine Advocate (91)
Lime, apple, and grapefruit with a strong influence of their skins and pips renders Keller's 2011 Westhofener Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs a remarkably pithy and piquant mouthful. Density and sheer persistence this also has in spades - it's almost muscle-bound - but I'll be very interested to see whether it picks up refinement, differentiation and, for want of a better word (one Keller himself favors), elegance over the course of coming decade. There is an austerely stony undertone to this entire performance; and one that didn't dissipate in a bottle that had been opened for a day. (Incidentally, this is the first vintage of Morstein to be supplemented by a portion of sixty-year-old vines that Keller recently acquired and grafted over to Riesling.)Inc. VAT£3,008.44
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Vinous (96)
Marine-breeze alkaline and saline notes, black tea smokiness and a hints of framboise distillate penetrate the nostrils, and the mineral complexity that follows on the polished, expansive (even at 12.8% alcohol), remarkably buoyant palate does not disappoint the expectations aroused by the nose. At the same time, there is an infectious abundance of white peach, grapefruit and red raspberry juiciness on tap, invigoratingly accented by piquant but never outright bitter pits and pips along with tart, seed-crunching impingement. A finish of vibratory intensity and consummate refreshment left me exhilarated and panting after the next fascinating, sensuously satisfying sip. Keller calls this the butterfly among his Grosse Gewächse and attributes the jump in quality that it typically represents in tasting that line-up to the stony purity and rapid drainage of the site’s limestone soils. There’s something approaching magic here, that’s for sure!In Bond£2,644.00 -
The Keller Westhofener Brunnenhauschen Abtserde Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2020 is an exquisite example of fine, accurately crafted German wine. Painstakingly produced in the Rheinhessen region, Keller meticulously cultivates this wine in the Brunnenhauschen site of the Westhofen commune. Each handpicked grape from the exceptional 2020 vintage contributes to the intense aroma of ripe peaches, harmoniously complemented by a refreshing acidity and a hint of mineralogy.
Keller, famed globally as a hallmark of precision and attention to detail, implements biodynamic practices with the utmost respect for nature. Attaining complexity through extended lees contact, the Keller Westhofener Brunnenhauschen Abtserde Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2020 displays a remarkable balance between fruit and vitality, with a long-lasting finish that captivates connoisseurs worldwide. This white wine surely honours the Grosses Gewachs classification, celebrating expressive terroir character and cellar ageing potential - a treasure for any fine wine enthusiast.
In Bond£1,836.00 -
Vinous (92)
Issuing solely from a parcel planted in 1964, this leads with Sauvignon-like pungency of mint and pennyroyal, allied to an anticipation of the apple and lime that brightly inform a silken-textured palate. The superbly sustained finish cools and refreshes in its amalgam of juicy, resinous green-herb- and chalk-infused fresh fruit.In Bond£3,483.00 -
With illustrious origin in Germany's esteemed Rheinhessen region, the Keller Westhofener Kirchspiel Riesling GG 2020 denotes elegance and quality craftsmanship. Keller, an authoritative voice in biodynamic viticulture, meticulously curates this wine, nurturing it from the Westhofen Kirchspiel vineyard, known for its limestone-rich soil. This Grosses Gewächs, or 'great growth', is a true exhibition of Keller's prowess and the region's potential. The 2020 vintage displays a vibrant, golden hue accentuated by an invigorating bouquet of peach, apricot and citrus. A rich mineral backbone elevates the ripe fruit tastes, hinting at the limestone terroir, whilst the exemplary dryness provides a long, complex finish. For a sensory journey into the heart of Rheinhessen, the Keller Westhofener Kirchspiel Riesling GG 2020 is an unparalleled choice for discerning wine lovers.
In Bond£1,694.00 -
Wine Advocate (92)
Now not slated to be released until 2011, Keller’s 2009 Westhofener Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs seems almost at pains to prove the wisdom of that choice by offering a pithy fruit skin chew and an almost gum-numbing, persimmon-like pungency, allied to tingling brightness of fresh lemon, pink grapefruit, and bitter tartness of its zest that offer a prickly rebuff to anyone anticipating immediate pleasure. This is an embryonic and severely concentrated young Riesling, though one whose energy certainly appears equal to its sheer density. It finishes with pointed bitterness, blazing citric intensity, and a formidable, near avalanche of crushed stone and other less identifiable mineral elements – seemingly unstoppable ? which is not the same as saying it’s irresistible (at least, not for now)! I wrote in my initial notes that “only time can tell whether this has a gentler side to its undeniably complex and formidable personality, and it will be most interesting to follow its evolution during the coming decade.” Eleven days later (!), Keller confronted me, blind, with the contents of the same bottle, and the wine was not only pristine in terms of its absence of oxidation, it also displayed greater primary juiciness and clarity to a more refined diversity of mineral elements.In Bond£483.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
Lime, apple, and grapefruit with a strong influence of their skins and pips renders Keller's 2011 Westhofener Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs a remarkably pithy and piquant mouthful. Density and sheer persistence this also has in spades - it's almost muscle-bound - but I'll be very interested to see whether it picks up refinement, differentiation and, for want of a better word (one Keller himself favors), elegance over the course of coming decade. There is an austerely stony undertone to this entire performance; and one that didn't dissipate in a bottle that had been opened for a day. (Incidentally, this is the first vintage of Morstein to be supplemented by a portion of sixty-year-old vines that Keller recently acquired and grafted over to Riesling.)In Bond£2,491.00
