Oestricher Klosterberg 'Alte Reben' Riesling Erste Lagen Trocken

Score

90

Score

93

"Very cool with notes of Amalfi lemon and lime for a dry riesling from Oestrich, a commune associated with generosity more than sleekness. And in spite of that profile on the palate this has a compact core in which fine tannins and minerals precisely interlock. Just a touch of toast on the nose. Long, slightly austere, salty finish. From a very high altitude site. Drink or hold."

Score

92

"The 2022 Riesling Oestricher Klosterberg Alte Reben is from a west-facing site that rises up to 280 meters, from vines up to 50 years of age, rooting in a mix of slate and quartzite with a little loess topsoil. A pure note of Amalfi lemon is signaled on the nose without quite breaking through. It is on the palate that the ripe Amalfi lemon shines with vivid, zesty freshness on a lithe, thoroughly zesty, citrussy body with a lasting finish. (Bone-dry)"