Keller Kirchspiel GG Riesling 2019

Keller Kirchspiel GG Riesling 2019

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.

"If I had to choose one wine to show how great German riesling can be I would choose a Keller Riesling. Those wines are the German montrachets. "JANCIS ROBINSON MW

Keller's 2019 Kirchspiel Riesling GG opens puristic and chalky on the nose with lemon oil and woodruff aromas. Juicy, round and rich on the palate, with smooth suppleness, fine tannins and a stimulating kick on the finish, this is a less puristic but juicy and intense Riesling of great class. Drink 2023 - 2040.
96 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Apr 2021)

Still waters run deep! Warm and ripe, yet such delicate mirabelle aromas with a ton of herbal overtones. Concentrated and well structured, but also with lovely juiciness. Then comes the long, vibrant and energetic finish that's full of spice. Drink or hold.
96 points
JamesSuckling.com

'18.5 points! Tasted blind. Herbal purity and delicacy on the nose, the spontaneous-fermentation effect much less evident than on the Morstein. Underneath the slight smoky note is citrus and clementine. Tight, pure and zesty citrus on the palate, mouth-watering grapefruit, sour-citrus purity and still that delicate herbal character of Kirchspiel. Clean-cut, so dry, tight. More intense than in some vintages but still has the delicacy that is typical of this vineyard. Pure limey citrus on the long, long finish.' Julia Harding, jancisrobinson.com