2021 Hofgut Falkenstein Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Kabinett Alte Reben (Gisela)

The Weber family of Hofgut Falkenstein have been making ultra-traditional Rieslings in the Saar district of the Mosel region since the mid-eighties; there they farm about 9 hectares in and around the villages of Niedermennig and Krettnach. Erich, the family winzer (winegrower in german) works alongside his middle son Johannes, who has joined him full-time in the vineyards and cellar in recent years. Ever since there has been more of a focus on Rieslings with residual sugar. The emphasis on their work is in the vineyard, where no pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers are employed and cover crops are grown to encourage biodiversity and, when necessary, competition with the vines for water.
Through a straightforward approach to winemaking the Weber craft light, distinctive and racy Rieslings, with well-integrated acidity from low yields and old vines, and bottled traditionally by the cask.

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The 2021er Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Kabinett Alte Reben Gisela (the reference to this internal cask name is provided in small print on the label after the AP number) was harvested at 84° Oechsle in a parcel still planted with 70-80-year-old un-grafted vines in the prime Gross Schock sector of the vineyard, which was classified in the highest category on the old taxation maps, and was fermented down to barely fruitystyled levels of residual sugar (40 g/l). It offers a stunning nose of citrusy fruits, cassis, floral elements, apricot blossom, wet stone, and smoke. The wine proves incredibly deep and packed with orchard and citrusy fruits on the subtly creamy yet racy palate. The bright sense of raciness makes for an off-dry and incredibly animating feel in the hugely persistent finish. This is remarkable. Drink 2029-2041.
94 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines