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Wachenheimer Goldbächel Riesling [Trocken] PC
Wachenheimer Goldbächel Riesling [Trocken] PC
Variety: Riesling • Region: Pfalz • Vineyard: Wachenheimer Goldbächel • Soil: Yellow sandstone with gravel • Fermentation and élevage: Gentle pressing. Spontaneous fermentation in large, old oak casks, 10 months maturation in the same casks • Farming: Certified Biodynamic
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Germany
Region:
Pfalz
Appellation:
Pfalz
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | DE-BWO-12-23 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-07-25
"What a fascinating nose of lemon peel, flint, dried tarragon and jasmine. Already open, but that doesn™t mean it is any the lesser for this, the structure compact and finely nuanced. Stacks of ripe pear fruit on the concentrated palate. Long, salty but gentle finish thanks to the almost soft acidity. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2025-09-11
"The 2024 Riesling Wachenheim Goldbächel P.C. benefits from great water availability but it is well drained due to the sandstone soils. The shy nose reveals a touch of smoke before plunging into a lemony, smooth palate of buffered brightness and freshness. All about this is linear and cool. The finish is full of citrus. Bone-dry"
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2025-03-06
"The 2023 Goldbächel Wachenheim P.C. offers a clear, ripe and intense yellow fruit aroma intertwined with spicy and refreshing phenol notes. Round, lush and elegant on the palate, this is a full-bodied, juicy-textured and quite charming Riesling with ripe acidity and fine phenol grip on the finish. This crowd-pleasing 2023 Goldbächel is already digestible. 12.5% stated alcohol. Diam 30 cork. Tasted at the domaine in January 2025."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2024
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2025-08-07
"The yellow grapefruit and Amalfi lemon freshness plus the restrained juiciness make a bold statement on the medium-bodied palate. Racy and compact, with great energy and drive in the super-long finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold."
2022
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-08-03
"This succulent and elegant dry riesling is still slightly dominated by the flinty character from the long lees contact in oak, in the same way that the Coche-Dury white Burgundies are at this stage. Very straight and focused, this just needs some time in the bottle. From biodynamically grown grapes. Wild-fermented in large neutral oak. Vegan. Drink or hold."
2022
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2023-12-22
"The 2022 Riesling Wachenheim Godlbächel P.C. is harvested from Triassic sandstone that is naturally divided into two parts, one on a brook and one slightly higher on drier soils and vinified separately. The key to this wine is soil management, taking in these different water availabilities. It is made half in stainless steel and half in large barrel. It has a lovely herbal savor before oaky creaminess kicks in. It is one of the earliest vineyards to be harvested. This is smooth and creamy, with a lemony tinge on the nose, very charming, bone dry and most approachable, but with less length. (Bone-dry)"
2020
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2021-09-23
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
92+
Date
2022-12-30
2020
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2025-07-01
"This Riesling exudes classic elegance, showcasing a delightful tension and complexity. Bright grapefruit notes mingle with a refreshing minerality, creating a harmonious sip. The nice length ensures it lingers on the palate, inviting you to savor its refined character. Skurnik Wines, Inc. "A.Z."
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2022-11-11
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2022-12-30