Keller - Riesling Grosses Gewachs Westhofener Kirchspiel 2021

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Keller is, without a doubt, the Rheinhessen’s greatest address – and one of the most beloved in all of Germany. Their fame can be traced to their culty (and sometimes wildly expensive) dry Rieslings, culled from limestone-dominated soils, which critics have compared to the great Grand Crus of Burgundy for their power and precision.

96 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "The super-fine apricot fruit is married to an uplifting acidity that powers this remarkable dry riesling across the palate at a very brisk clip. So much energy and salty minerality, but also seriously chalky foundations. Excellent aging potential. Drink or hold. (9/6/22)"

95 points David Schildknecht (Vinous): "The aromas here are enticing and boldly projected: iris, moss, basil and pit-inflected white peach. On the palate, there is gum-coating concentration and a satiny, rich texture, but at the same time, there's bright animation thanks to the tangy freshness of white peach, now enhanced by lime. There’s also a paradoxical perception of density (what Keller would term “inner density”) allied to levity. Pepper and chalk dust add to the mouth-shaking vibrancy of the finish, but without overshadowing the wine’s richness of fruit or the somehow cooling aspect of herbs and bittersweet floral perfume. I don’t believe I’ve tasted a more alluring edition of Kirchspiel, and this one’s definitely more open and expressive today than Keller’s other chalk-informed Grosse Gewächse of this vintage. Drink: 2022-2040. (Mar 2023)"

 

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Producer	Keller
Country	Germany
Region	Rheinhessen
Varietal	Riesling
Vintage	2021
Sku	14920
Size	750ml