2022 Graach HIMMELREICH Riesling Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs Q.b.A. trocken Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (0,75l)

Mosel Fine Wines - 2022 Graach HIMMELREICH Riesling Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs Q.b.A. trocken, Dr. Loosen

The 2022er Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Alte Reben, as it is referred to on the front label (the reference to GG is found on the back label and on the bottle itself), comes from very old un-grafted vines in the prime Stablay, Tirley, and Humberg sectors, and was fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in oak for 12 months. The first nose is still quite reduced (sulfur) and needs a few minutes before offering notes of yellow peach, orange peel, apricot, acacia, lavender, and thyme. The wine directly shows a tangy touch which runs through the entire palate and gives an energetic tension to the whole, but also a certain austerity. In addition, there is a somewhat marked tannic presence and tartness at this stage. The finale is still very primary and will need time to integrate all its elements. This GG is very complex and intense, but clearly needs time, and has quite some upside potential if it gains finesse. 2027-2037+. - Dez. 2023