Frühlingsplätzchen, Riesling, Grosses Gewächs
    Emrich Schönleber

    Frühlingsplätzchen, Riesling, Grosses Gewächs,

    Destination

    Emrich Schönleber, Frühlingsplätzchen, Riesling, Grosses Gewächs, 2009

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Emrich Schönleber, Frühlingsplätzchen, Riesling, Grosses Gewächs, 2009

    Frank was delighted to be showing us his Grosse Gewachs, and on tasting them it was not hard to see why. An almost grape by grape vineyard selection means that only 10% of the Fruhlingsplatzen harvest makes it into the final Grosses Gewachs bottling. The wine that does displays a beautifully cool mineral finesse and glorious balance. White peaches, red currant and touches of herb, supremely ripe and succulent acidity and a long, fine, precise finish. Superb.

    Maturity:
    Drink
    ABV:
    12%
    92/100
    David Schildknecht, Vinous
    Here’s yet another instance where zesty grapefruit and tangy pineapple core convey an impression one might not expect from the modest acidity registered by the wine’s analysis. Behind these emerge Riesling-typical and very ripe apple and peach. Salinity and alkalinity as well as struck-flint smokiness convey a mineral dimension that one might also not anticipate given the wine’s vintage-typical fruit intensity. There is underlying polish to accompany the wine’s fullness (reflecting just over 13% alcohol), and the lingering finish strikes a pleasing balance between richness and overt ripeness on the one hand and invigoration and refreshment on the other.
    Date Reviewed:
    06/2020
    Drinking Window:
    2020 - 2027

    specifications

    country:
    Germany
    region:
    Nahe
    Appellation:
    Nahe
    Producer:
    Emrich Schönleber
    style:
    White Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Riesling
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.