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Subregion | Germany > Rheingau |
Colour | White |
Type | Still |
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The 2016 Riesling Alte Reben La Borne is from a special (upper) parcel in the Morstein that always gives a special, extremely chalky character. On the nose there is a very pure, elegant, concentrated and herbal bouquet of perfectly ripe and chalky Riesling aromas. On the palate this is a full-bodied, rich and creamy but fine and highly elegant Riesling with ripe, lush fruit, fine tannins and lingering salinity. Its is gorgeous Riesling with great intensity, finesse and more flesh compared to the Morstein GG.
Made from a parcel in the Westhofener Morstein, this offers a superbly spicy and fresh nose of white pepper, green herbs, gooseberry, grapefruit and lime. Some notes of smoke, minty herbs and greengage come out with more airing as the wine develops in the glass. It shows good presence on the medium-bodied palate. The finish is still compact and delivers tannins, herbs and quite some tartness at this early stage. This will need quite some years to fully integrate. 2022-2031