Weingut Keller
Abts E de Riesling
Rheinhessen, Germany
Nose was a bit quiet but got going with air but the palate was mindbending. Elegant, structured and so long.
Nose was a bit quiet but got going with air but the palate was mindbending. Elegant, structured and so long.
1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2021
Tremendous after a few hours in the decanter, and even better the next day. Exemplifies power and finesse like no other riesling. The incredible palate weight, electric acidity, not the mention the wacky fruit evolution (lime town straight up to exotic pineapples), and a finish that just keeps building. Perfect youngster!
Notes: One sip and BM commented that this can only be achieved in the vineyard. Analysis seems to agree too.
G/F: 3.5 g/l (~7 g/l RS)
TA: 7.9 g/l
pH: 2.77
Alc: 13.3%
H2M: 1.7
VA: 0.35 g/l
Pushing phenolic ripeness and concentration without sugar. Masterful balancing act to achieve that palate weight, with phenolics and RS.
When blinded, ACh first thought it might have been a Chardy, until the acidity kicks in. On the palate, spice and minerality too. Needs more time to truly reveal itself.
Tremendous after a few hours in the decanter, and even better the next day. Exemplifies power and finesse like no other riesling. The incredible palate weight, electric acidity, not the mention the wacky fruit evolution (lime town straight up to exotic pineapples), and a finish that just keeps building. Perfect youngster!
Notes: One sip and BM commented that this can only be achieved in the vineyard. Analysis seems to agree too.
G/F: 3.5 g/l (~7 g/l RS)
TA: 7.9 g/l
pH: 2.77
Alc: 13.3%
H2M: 1.7
VA: 0.35 g/l
Pushing phenolic ripeness and concentration without sugar. Masterful balancing act to achieve that palate weight, with phenolics and RS.
When blinded, ACh first thought it might have been a Chardy, until the acidity kicks in. On the palate, spice and minerality too. Needs more time to truly reveal itself.
Not as exalted as the others on the table.
Overbearing acidity, tight and nervous.
Probably just way too young for me.
Not as exalted as the others on the table.
Overbearing acidity, tight and nervous.
Probably just way too young for me.
Incredible freshness, soft but powerful. Far too young but what a beauty - exciting wine !
Incredible freshness, soft but powerful. Far too young but what a beauty - exciting wine !
Apr 6th, 2018
Soo young and already so beautifull !
Soo young and already so beautifull !
Apr 6th, 2018Young but so great ! Incredible length !
Young but so great ! Incredible length !
Aug 24th, 2017