2021 Wittmann Morstein GG Riesling

98 ptsHighly Rated
Benchmark dry German Riesling here, one with decades of ageing potential.

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So much power here. This Grosses Gewachs Riesling from Rheinhessen biodynamic trailblazers Wittmann is a stunning example of Riesling class.

Dryness and minerality and the words of the day with this wine. While there is a juiciness and roundness to the palate, the striking core of minerality imparted by the soils of the vineyard shine through from the start to the exceptionally long, and satisfying finish.

If you looked up powerful German Riesling in the dictionary, it wouldn’t be surprising to simply see a picture of this wine… It's a Riesling mic drop.

"Astonishing textural complexity and a very compact core. Enormously layered finish that has all the spice and wild herb aromas we expect from this great site."
- 98pts, Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com)

"This bouquet is nothing less than spectacular in all its purity, subtle intensity and depth. The palate is silky, pure and saline, beautifully fine and
fresh, very elegant and long..."
- 96pts, Stephan Reinhardt (The Wine Advocate)

98 points - "As deep and dense as it is subtle and mysterious, this very youthful 2021 GG is like a great ocean liner just setting off on a journey across the North Atlantic. And under the keel lie several thousand meters of dark water. Astonishing textural complexity and a very compact core. Enormously layered finish that has all the spice and wild herb aromas we expect from this great site. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Vegan. Drink or hold. 98 points." - Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com)

96 points - “The 2021 Morstein Riesling GG offers a deep and intense yet pure, nuanced, fresh and highly complex bouquet of crushed limestone, even chalk intertwined with bright, lemon fruit aromas. This bouquet is nothing less than spectacular in all its purity, subtle intensity and depth. The palate is silky, pure and saline, beautifully fine and
fresh, very elegant and long yet still discreet and reduced in its expression. However, this is a chalky and lemony
Mortsein from a cool year that will gain texture and complexity with bottle age. This will turn out to be a
classic, and I can only recommend to buy more than you might think to buy based on the conservative score.”
- Stephan Reinhardt (The Wine Advocate)

The grand cru Morstein site is situated on the south-facing slope that stretches from Gundersheim to Westhofen. The subsoil consists of massive limestone rocks. The first documented mention of the site dates from 1282.

Today, Wittmann owns about 4 ha (10 acres) in the best (south- east exposure) parcel of this vineyard. The upper layer of soil is primarily heavy clayish marl interspersed with limestone. The subsoil is also heavy and marked by layers of limestone that help circulate water. This ensures that the vines are well supplied with nutrients and minerals, and may account for the mineral character of the Morstein wines.

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Riesling
Country Germany
Region Rheinhessen
Feature Biodynamic
High Score
Organic
Reviewed By The Wine Advocate
James Suckling
Critic Score 98
96
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
Closure Cork

Wittmann

Philipp Wittmann is the driving force behind the success of his family's estate and is a former winner of the Gault Millau Winemaker of the Year award.

Philipp’s family have been winegrowers in the Rheinhessen market town of Westhofen since the mid-1600s. His father Günter put the estate on an organic footing, and it’s been a member of the organic farmers' association Naturland since 1990.

Philipp moved towards biodynamic farming and gained official certification in 2004.

Rheinhessen legend, Philipp Wittmann Wittmann

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