2023 Monzinger Fruhlingsplatzschen Riesling, Grosses Gewachs, Emrich-Schonleber
The 2023 Frühlingsplätzchen GG impresses with a dense and intense nose of perfectly ripe and spicy (pear) fruit. Dense and quite powerful on the palate, this is very rich but currently less finessed and frisky than usual. It takes time to transform its suppleness into elegance and finesse. When I told Frank Schönleber of my findings, he was surprised. He bottled a fresh and savory Frühlingsplätzchen, he said. In autumn, I will taste all his 2023s in a new context and update my note (and eventually also the score). This is a great Riesling. Tasted at the Vorpremiere VDP.Grosses Gewächs in Wiesbaden in August 2024. ~ (94) Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 10-31-2024
The 2023 Riesling Monzinger Frühlingsplätzchen Grosses Gewächs is still reductive on the nose, but clarity and svelteness are apparent in the citric overtones of pale lemon. The palate then puts all the lemon on display. A pale, tart direction sets the tone for glimpses of riper Amal lemon peel with some juicy verve Cooling, strait-laced Nahe stoniness counters this, and the two elements drive each other forward. The finish is linear, lemony and so long. The 2023 is elegant and energetic at the same time. (Bone-dry)
~ (95) Anne Krebiehl, Vinous 7-1-2024
Maybe it's the name which speaks of spring, but this is a delicate aria of early-season aromas: meadow flowers, crisp stone fruit, ethereal herbs, something slightly wet in the air, like cut grass. Wet-stone spice and minerality hang like fine cloud cover over the radiant stony centre. Uncompromising and elegant. Give this one time. ~ (18) Paula Sidore, JancisRobinson.com 8-26-2024
This is at once deep and delicious. Extremely enticing nose with a wide spectrum of stone fruit, mandarin, jasmine and hibiscus aromas. Enormous concentration and brilliance on the super-focused, medium-bodied palate. Staggering stony intensity and precision in the breathtaking finish. Drink from release. ~ (98) Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com 7-30-2024
The 2023 Riesling Monzinger Frühlingsplätzchen Grosses Gewächs is still reductive on the nose, but clarity and svelteness are apparent in the citric overtones of pale lemon. The palate then puts all the lemon on display. A pale, tart direction sets the tone for glimpses of riper Amal lemon peel with some juicy verve Cooling, strait-laced Nahe stoniness counters this, and the two elements drive each other forward. The finish is linear, lemony and so long. The 2023 is elegant and energetic at the same time. (Bone-dry)
~ (95) Anne Krebiehl, Vinous 7-1-2024
Maybe it's the name which speaks of spring, but this is a delicate aria of early-season aromas: meadow flowers, crisp stone fruit, ethereal herbs, something slightly wet in the air, like cut grass. Wet-stone spice and minerality hang like fine cloud cover over the radiant stony centre. Uncompromising and elegant. Give this one time. ~ (18) Paula Sidore, JancisRobinson.com 8-26-2024
This is at once deep and delicious. Extremely enticing nose with a wide spectrum of stone fruit, mandarin, jasmine and hibiscus aromas. Enormous concentration and brilliance on the super-focused, medium-bodied palate. Staggering stony intensity and precision in the breathtaking finish. Drink from release. ~ (98) Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com 7-30-2024
SKU: SK3555149-750
COUNTRY : Germany
REGION : Nahe
PRODUCER : Emrich-Schonleber
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : Germany
REGION : Nahe
PRODUCER : Emrich-Schonleber
FORMAT : 750ml