Immich-Batterieberg Enkircher Batterieberg Riesling 2022 (750ml) Rkatsiteli

Immich-Batterieberg Enkircher Batterieberg Riesling 2022 (750ml) RkatsiteliThe namesake vineyard of the estate, a Grand Cru created by blasting the toweringly steep cliff face to rubble in the 1840s. Grey slate, thin topsoil, perfect exposition, extremely old, pre phylloxera vines on their original rootstock, and a legendary history makes this one of the living treasures of German wine. Hand harvested and aged in barrel, like all of Gernots top wines. Released late. CRITICAL ACCLAIM JS 98 James Suckling 98 points "Although

The notes derived from ageing in barrels

Pair with light red meats and grilled or roasted white meats

Wine is aged for a total of 6 months: 4 months in French and American Oak barrels

dried fruit and pepper notes greet you followed through by lush mouth coating brambly fruit and spice

although this is heavily tempered by Chardonnay

returned home after his time in abroad to begin making his own wine

a gravelly dustiness hinting at its imminent textural feel

Over 30 vintages later

dark fruit flavours and excellent structure with fine tannins

deep and seductive

A concentrated and savory red

the meeting of cultures and know-how that allows one to (re)discover the subtleties of this appellation