Van Volxem Gottesfuß Alte Rebe Riesling Grosse Lage VDP

Med sine 3,4 hektar er den tyske pendant til Grand Cru - Große Lage-vinmarken Wiltinger Gottesfuß - både berømt og berygtet for sine stejle skråninger, der i en sydvendt hestesko med jordbund af rød skifer byder på ideelle dræningsforhold, stor soleksponering og en storslået udsigt over Saar-floden for de op til 120 år gamle Riesling-stokke.

Høstudbyttet er på den baggrund ekstremt lavt, mens kvaliteten og intensiteten i de få og nøje udvalgte håndhøstede druer til gengæld tilhører den absolutte verdensklasse.

Anmeldelser og point

96 point - Vinous, april 2023

"The 2021 Riesling Wiltinger Gottesfuss Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs is from an extremely steep, dry site of very poor, iron-rich soil with ancient vines. The oldest parcel was planted in 1893 on its own roots. The nose is of very subtle zest - hints of yellow fruit shimmer but are not definite - this does not want to give up its secrets easily. The palate seems buffered in its freshness yet of almost blinding brightness. This is serene, absolute, stony and for now also a little austere. It teases us with glimpses of fruit but draws the flavor down into the stone. Very powerful. Leave this alone and be patient. This is a treasure.  (Dry)"

94 point - James Suckling, august 2022

"This is quite closed on the nose, but the ripeness and concentration on the palate are impressive. Real power for the challenging 2021 vintage. Very intense and polished finish that extends way out there. Excellent aging potential. Drinkable now, but best from 2024."