an incredibly pure and piercing note of lemon oil hits the nose. the medium-sweet palate impresses with both fresh and dried notes of fruit: plum, white sultana, white currant and the ripest pear and apple you can imagine. this is full-on and big but balanced by tingling, fresh and precise acidity. a field blend of polar opposites, riesling and gewurztraminer, this unites their virtues of aromatic textured richness and poised finesse. again, this is not a wine that is easily categorized with its medium-sweet, soil- and fruit-driven profile, but it is a joy to experience and savor. the finish lasts and lasts. drink 2017–2035.
Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru