DE-GBR-18-18

Georg Breuer Rauenthal Nonnenberg [Monopol] Riesling Trocken

Georg Breuer Rauenthal Nonnenberg [Monopol] Riesling Trocken

I find this to be the spirit-kin of Alzinger’s Höhereck, something both numinous and inexplicable, with flavors you never imagined finding in something called “wine.” This is markedly clear in the ’17, which is a straightforward above-ground rendition, like the cool breeze after a squall. All to the good! Mysterious flowers, apricot blossom and Cox’s orange pippin; the finish is like chewing iris petals; searching, angular, bewitching. Top Rauenthalers have the mysteries of great Nahe Rieslings, and we’d know this better if there were only more top Rauenthalers (this commune is ground-zero for Rheingau underachieving, alas).

Producer:
Georg Breuer
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Germany
Region:
Rheingau
Appellation:
Rheingau
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White

Sizes Available:

 SKU Case Size Bottle Size
Full Bottle DE-GBR-18-18 6 750

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Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate

Score:
95
Date:
2020-01-31

James Suckling

Score:
95
Date:
2020-09-17
Review:
This has a rich and very attractive, dry style with intense aromas of dried flowers, pears, peaches and apples. The palate is smooth and succulent with real clarity, gentle creaminess and a long sleeve of fresh-fruit flavor. Drink or hold.

Vinous Media

Score:
93
Date:
2021-04-29

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