Variety: Riesling
Region: Rheingau
Vineyard: Oestricher Lenchen
Soil Type: Loam & loess
Fermentation & Élevage: Old, used traditional fuder
From a sub-parcel called Eisenberg (iron-hill) from which a TBA was picked in 1921 with the then-record must-weight of 303o Oechsle. Eisenberg can be found on the 1867 Royal Prussian quality map as the highest quality category in the Rheingau.
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Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Germany
Region:
Rheingau
Appellation:
Rheingau
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | DE-SPR-41-22 | 6/750ml |
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Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-11-13
"Succulent, complex and vibrant with stacks of ripe stone fruit and a delicate papaya note. I love the tension between richness and stony acidity on the concentrated palate. Very long pristine finish. This is delicious now, but has excellent potential. From a sub-site of the Lenchen with red iron-rich soil. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-12-22
"The 2022 Riesling Oestricher Lenchen Eiserberg 303 Spätlese is from a parcel from within the Lenchen, so-called due to its iron-rich, reddish slate and pebble content. It was made without any botrytis. Red apple and juiciness are immediately apparent, followed by Navel orange aromatics, still with the faintest but delicious crackle of flinty reduction. The palate is sweet, juicy, smooth and balanced, pitching at ripe sweetness without any heaviness. Bright, smooth, sweet and utterly fluid. The finish is orange-zesty, lasting and has the sweetness of ripe citrus. Nineg/L of acidity are pitched against 85g/L of sweetness. (Sweet)"